Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Conditions
Interventions
Placement of two different types of neurostimulation leads: corsal column
stimulation leads and dorsal root ganglion stimulation leads. After the trial
period of 16 days, the patient will undergo a
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Over one year CRPS confined to the knee, diagnosed according to the Budapest Criteria Set - Minimum age of 18 years - No improvement of symptoms after at least one year of treatment according to the Dutch guidelines for CRPS in primary care - Pain intensity of at least 50 mm measured on a visual analogue scale 0-100 mm
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Previous neurostimulation - Depression or an anxiety disorder - Pregnancy or pregnancy desire within one year - Patients who are not able to complete the questionnaires - Body Mass Index >35 - Life expectancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The aim of this study is to compare the effect on chronic pain of two neurostimulation types; DCS and DRG stimulation in a group of patients with chronic pain due to CRPS confined to the knee. Primary objective will be the patient*s preference. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Pain - Quality of life - Functionality of the affected limb - The effect on inflammation by stimulation Pain medication utilization will be recorded and tracked during the follow up. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed