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Examining Factors of Phantom Limb Pain through Person-Centered Assessment

Award Number: F31NS134186
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP/STUDENT LOANS
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/29/2023
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 11/30/2025

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Examining Factors of Phantom Limb Pain through Person-Centered Assessment - PROJECT SUMMARY Phantom limb pain is common after amputation, but the mechanisms and associated factors contributing to this pain remain unclear. Without an understanding of associated factors, it is difficult for clinicians to recommend effective pain treatments. The long-term goal of this research is to better understand contributing factors to phantom limb pain on an individual level to guide effective, personalized treatment approaches in the future. The overall objective of this project is to establish the feasibility and acceptability of the ecological momentary assessment (EMA) method in measuring person-centered factors contributing to phantom limb pain. EMA is a systematic survey methodology to evaluate real-time personal and environmental factors in an individual’s natural environment. The hypothesis is that EMA surveys will achieve at least 80% retention rate and 75% response rate in the amputation population. This hypothesis will be tested through two specific aims. Aim 1: Investigate factors contributing to phantom limb pain among individuals with amputations. The approach for this aim will be to conduct focus group sessions with individuals with amputations to discuss their experiences with phantom limb pain and any aggravating or relieving factors. Data from the focus groups will be used to refine a list of EMA questions on phantom limb pain contributing factors. Aim 2: Determine the feasibility and acceptability of EMA to identify phantom limb pain factors. The approach for this aim will be to use repeated EMA surveys to measure phantom limb pain and its contributing factors in individuals with amputations in real time and in their natural environment. Responses to EMA questions will be analyzed to explore factors that contribute to phantom limb pain in each participant. The feasibility and acceptability of this method in this population will be determined using recruitment rate, retention rate, response rate, and semi- structured interviews with participants. This proposed research will contribute to science through an improved understanding of contributing factors to phantom limb pain after amputation and the establishment of feasibility and acceptability of the EMA method in measuring these factors. These contributions are expected to be significant because the systematic identification of patient-specific factors will guide informed future treatment recommendations for effective, personalized medicine for phantom limb pain, addressing a critical public health need. This research is part of a comprehensive training plan that includes advanced coursework on qualitative research and causal discovery data analysis, professional development through seminars, networking, and research dissemination, and mentored training in the research skills needed to continue the applicant’s trajectory to becoming an independent researcher. The University of Minnesota’s expansive research infrastructure, the multidisciplinary doctoral program in Rehabilitation Science, and the Minneapolis Adaptive Design and Engineering laboratory create an ideal environment for completing this research and training.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = -$20,375 )
2026	2025	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	2221 UNIVERSITY AVE SE STE 100	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55414	HENNEPIN	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	3	1/1/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$20,375
														Subtotal = -$20,375

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $36,226 )
2025	2025	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	2221 UNIVERSITY AVE SE STE 100	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55414	HENNEPIN	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	3	8/7/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$36,226
														Subtotal = $36,226

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $35,417 )
2024	2024	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	2	8/12/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$35,417
														Subtotal = $35,417

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $45,065 )
2023	2023	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	001	1	8/24/2023	NEW	$0
2023	2023	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	1	8/24/2023	NEW	$45,065
														Subtotal = $45,065

Grand Total All Awards = $96,333

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Examining Factors of Phantom Limb Pain through Person-Centered Assessment

Award Number: F31NS134186

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP/STUDENT LOANS

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/29/2023

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 11/30/2025

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