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New treatment option for Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
Official title Impact of Compression Garments on Pain in Patients With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome of the Upper Limbs.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05034835
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim is to study another alternative for the treatment of pain in people with CRPS. Indeed, the TRAB / Medullary occupational therapy department of the CMRRF in Kerpape used compression garments to reduce edema when it was present.In the case of CRPS of the upper limbs, gloves or compression sleeves are used to decrease the edema which is sometimes associated, although they are not supported for this indication.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients with CRPS of the upper limb with neuropathic pain
- Diagnosis of CRPS according to the Budapest criteria
- Diagnosis of neuropathic pain according to DN4
- CRPS evolving for more than 3 months
- No phlebitis or open sores on the upper limbs
You likely can't join if
- Patient under guardianship, curatorship or safeguard of justice
- Psychiatric pathology altering the ability to consent
- Severe cognitive disorders that do not allow the patient to assess his pain
- Skin pathology preventing the wearing of the compression garment
- Patient who has previously worn a compression garment
- History of vascular disorders of the upper limbs, lymph node dissection, or any other pathology that can lead to edema regardless of CRPS
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients with CRPS of the upper limb with neuropathic pain
- Diagnosis of CRPS according to the Budapest criteria
- Diagnosis of neuropathic pain according to DN4
- CRPS evolving for more than 3 months
- No phlebitis or open sores on the upper limbs
- Patient consent to participate in the study
- No modification of his drug treatment for 1 month
- Affiliation to a social security scheme or beneficiary of such a scheme
- Patient under guardianship, curatorship or safeguard of justice
- Psychiatric pathology altering the ability to consent
- Severe cognitive disorders that do not allow the patient to assess his pain
- Skin pathology preventing the wearing of the compression garment
- Patient who has previously worn a compression garment
- History of vascular disorders of the upper limbs, lymph node dissection, or any other pathology that can lead to edema regardless of CRPS
- Known allergy to one of the components of the compression garments of the Cerecare brand
- Declared pregnancy, breastfeeding woman or woman of childbearing potential without contraception
- Inability to put on the compression garment alone
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ploemeur, Brittany Region, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ploemeur, Brittany Region, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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