Using Infrared Imaging to Assess Pain Severity in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
The Correlation of Thermal FLIR Imaging and Severity Score in Patients With Newly Diagnosed CRPS
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York · NCT05852210
This study is testing if infrared imaging can help measure pain levels in people who have just been diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital for Special Surgery, New York (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05852210 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the effectiveness of Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR) imaging in assessing pain intensity and severity in patients newly diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Participants will have infrared images taken of their affected foot and will complete questionnaires regarding their pain levels. The study seeks to determine if FLIR imaging can objectively measure the severity of CRPS and correlate thermal index values with pain intensity and severity scores. Early identification of CRPS severity is crucial for timely treatment and better patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 85 who have been diagnosed with unilateral CRPS for more than three months.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions such as disc herniation, systemic infections, malignancies, or those on vasoactive drugs may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide an objective method for assessing pain severity in CRPS, leading to earlier and more effective treatment.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of infrared imaging in pain assessment is a novel approach, similar studies have shown promise in using imaging techniques for evaluating pain conditions.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * The patient is between 18 and 85 years old * Providing CRPS diagnostic criteria using the Budapest Clinical Diagnostic Criteria. * The patients affected with CRPS in a unilateral limb * The patient has had pain and other symptoms for more than 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with suspected disc herniation, spinal stenosis, myelopathy, and suspected radiculopathy in detailed examinations and examinations (MRI, CT). * Systemic or local infection * Malignancy * Pregnancy * Uncontrollable medical and psychiatric condition * The patients diagnosed with dysautonomia, sympathetic dysfunction(such as Raynaud disease or Buerger disease), and patients on vasoactive drugs, the mechanism of action is directly on the vasculartone.
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Hospital for Special Surgery — New York, New York, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Semih Gungor, MD — Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
- Study coordinator: Pa Thor, PhD
- Email: thorp@hss.edu
- Phone: 646-797-8535
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.