Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT06330181

Virtual Walking Therapy for Neuropathic Pain Following Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

Led by Texas A&M University · Updated on 2025-12-17

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Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

108 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

T

Texas A&M University

Lead Sponsor

U

United States Department of Defense

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

The purpose of this study is to determine if playing a virtual reality walking game can help improve neuropathic pain in adults with incomplete spinal cord injury.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Virtual Walking Therapy for Neuropathic Pain Following Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury classified as ASIA B, C, or D
  • Injury level is lumbar, paraplegic, or low tetraplegic (C5-C7)
  • Persistent neuropathic pain symptoms with daily severity of at least 4/10 for 3 or more months
  • Endorse more than 2 items on the 7-item Spinal Cord Injury Pain Instrument (SCIPI)
  • Age 18 years or older
  • More than one and a half years post-injury at study start
  • Have mobile connectivity with usable service
  • Stable on pain medication for 1 or more months
  • Cleared on the VRWalk physical activity clearance scale
  • No motion sickness interfering with daily life
  • Use a wheelchair at least 75% of the time
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Injury level between C1 and C4
  • Under 18 years of age
  • Injured within the past year
  • Cannot comprehend spoken English
  • Currently in prison
  • Blind
  • Experience severe motion sickness

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Texas A&M University

College Station, Texas, United States, 77843

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Research Team

A

Ami Lisenbee

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

TRIPLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

2

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