muscle tone regulation disorder. Post traumatic dystrophy
Conditions
Interventions
Patients will undergo a six week treatment protocol. The first two weeks of are
part of a Graded Motor Imagery program as a preparation for the MVF. In the
first week, photographs of hands in differ
Sponsors
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects fulfill the CRPS criteria of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). Subjects score at least 2 points on the upper limb item of the Burke Fahn Marsden scale (BFM). Subjects have an unaffected contralateral limb. Subjects are at least 18 years or older. Subjects are familiar with written and spoken Dutch language. Subjects who are on stable medication and do not expect any changes in medication or treatment over the course of the study. (3 months)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects with an internal medication pump. Recent use (
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain will be assessed twice a day using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) before and after the first and last MVF session. The Burk Fahn Marsden scale will be used to assess the severity of dystonia. Range of Motion will be assessed using a goniometer and a rapid finger movement task is performed to test the velocity and fluency of movements (bradykinesia). Two self-administered questionnaires will be completed to assess the level of disability (Radboud Skills Questionniare) and the neglect-like syndrome (Neuro Behavioral Questionnaire). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed