None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to determine the immediate impact of flexible adhesive film on CPRS-related allodynia. The key study questions for this project includes: 1) For patients with allodynia as a result of CRPS, does applying flexible adhesive film to part of affected upper limb immediately impact: a. tolerance of light touch with tissue (assessed via numerical scale questionnaire) b. pressure-pain threshold (assessed via pressure algometer) 2) For patients with allodynia as a result of CRPS, does flexible adhesive film immediately diminish the response to thermal stimulus: a. thermal detection threshold (QST machine) 3) For patients with allodynia as a result of CRPS, does applying flexible adhesive film immediately influence ability to complete a patient-identified functional task: a. Patient rated functional scale (0-10)
Interventions
Application of non-invasive transparent adhesive film to an allodynic area
Delivered by an Advanced Occupational Therapist specialising in Pain management as an individual, face to face, single session in the clinical setting.
The duration of the application of the adhesive film will be at a minimum of 10 - 15 mins in order to conduct post outcome measures, unless otherwise indicated.
The film which is < 1mm in thickness will be applied to a section of the allodynic area, a patch size of 2.5cm
Application of non-invasive transparent adhesive film to an allodynic area Delivered by an Advanced Occupational Therapist specialising in Pain management as an individual, face to face, single session in the clinical setting. The duration of the application of the adhesive film will be at a minimum of 10 - 15 mins in order to conduct post outcome measures, unless otherwise indicated. The film which is < 1mm in thickness will be applied to a section of the allodynic area, a patch size of 2.5cm x 5 cm. This may vary depending on the size of the area of allodynia. The application of the film is only required to remain in situ whilst post outcome measures are taken which is approximately 10 - 15 mins. Continued use of the adhesive film is optional.
Sponsors
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Medical referral to Occupational Therapy at the Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre with a diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome. Diagnosis of allodynia in the context of CRPS of the upper limb English speaking Adults 18 yrs +
Exclusion criteria
Allergy to adhesive tape
Outcome results
None listed