Grants and Contributions:
Title:
An innovative virtual reality system for phantom limb pain therapy in an acute healthcare setting
Agreement Number:
967261
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 31, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022
Description:
A large majority of patients undergoing partial or complete upper or lower limb loss through amputation experience debilitating
phantom limb pain. Phantom limb pain immediately following amputation is a risk factor for chronicity. Current effective treatment
approaches are limited. Evidence suggests that simulations of the missing limb may be helpful in reducing pain sensations. Virtual
reality represents an innovative way to simulate the missing limb. The NRC will develop innovative technology that simulates the
missing limb. We will identify patient partners who experience phantom limb pain who will work alongside the NRC in the development
of the technology. We will perform focus groups for patient feedback to inform further development of technology. Upon completion of
the technology, we will conduct a feasibility study among those undergoing lower limb amputation to assess the utility and acceptability
of the technology in the immediate post-surgery period during hospitalization. At discharge, patients will undergo a semi-structured
interview and will be qualitatively analyzed.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators.
Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3T 2N2
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q4-967261
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119260669
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Manitoba
Federal Riding Name:
Winnipeg South
Federal Riding Number:
46013
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund
Program Purpose:
The Ideation Fund is intended to encourage, test and validate transformative research ideas generated by teams of NRC scientific personnel and external collaborators with complementary capabilities, acting as a demonstration phase for a continually-evolving suite of research and development (R&D) deliverables at the NRC. The fund supports exploratory research through two mechanisms: the New Beginnings Initiative and the Small Teams Initiative.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences