Skin biopsy as diagnostic tool in anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES): A Pilot Study

Skin biopsy as diagnostic tool in anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES): A Pilot Study - Biopsy-ACNES

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON53881

Enrollment

Registered

2022-10-27

Start date

2023-05-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-27

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Conditions

Chronic abdominal wall pain (CAWP) Neuropathic abdominal wall pain

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 64 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Unilateral ACNES Age 21-50 years Duration of pain >3 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Bilateral ACNES Previously administered injections with corticosteroids, or PRF treatment History of open abdominal surgery or neurectomy Use of antiplatelet or anticoagulants Known neuromuscular or neurodegenerative disease Disorder known to cause a reduced IENFD

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The main study parameter will be IENFD (measured in IENF/mm) from both affected and non-affected sides of the abdominal wall.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- Pain score (NRS) before treatment - Duration of pain (months) at the time of outpatient visit - Treatment response Treatment response will be defined as: 1. >50% pain reduction after treatment. 2. The need for additional treatment. Treatment is unsuccessful when patients are not satisfied with their pain relief and want additional treatment.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results