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Study NCT ID:
NCT01936558
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2014-01-16
First Post:
2013-05-01
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
The Origin of Phantom Limb Sensation and Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees
Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Origin of Phantom Limb Sensation and Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2014-01
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
With the far infrared ray applied to the 'phantom limbs' in amputees and the corresponding normal legs in healthy subjects, the sensation of (phantom) limb will be assessed for each subject using the techniques of fMRI and meridian response.
Detailed Description:
This project will investigate two main hypotheses based on our previous studies on phantom limb sensation and phantom limb pain. The first hypothesis states that phantom limb sensation and phantom limb pain both correlate with the 'phantom limb', while the second one maintains that the phantom limb can interact with the patient's body by means of the meridian system. With the far infrared ray applied to the 'phantom limbs' in amputees and the corresponding normal legs in healthy subjects, the sensation of (phantom) limb will be assessed for each subject using the techniques of fMRI and meridian response. By analyzing the data collected from both groups, the investigators expect both hypotheses will be supported by the results of experiments in this project.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: