chronic pain
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients who has been suffering from pain more than 3 months, with the severity of worst pain in the past week >40 in 100mm visual analogue scale (VAS) 2. Patients who has been suffering from persistent pain after surgery more than 6 months, with the severity of worst pain in the past week >40 in 100mm VAS
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Acute inflammatory condition (ex. trauma, infection) 2. Skin disorders around pain assessment area 3. Psychological disorders (ex. dementia)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| prevalence and severity of pain sensitization | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Kochi Medical School, Kochi University Department of Orthopedic surgery