Status:

COMPLETED

Biomarkers in Pain and Pain Treatment

Lead Sponsor:

Rikard Wicksell

Collaborating Sponsors:

AFA Insurance

The Swedish Society of Medicine

Conditions:

Chronic Pain

Inflammation

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The goal of this research project is to explore if levels of inflammation predict levels of comorbid mood disorders and treatment success in chronic pain patients. More knowledge in this respect will ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Referred to a specialist clinic within pain management
  • Equal to or older than 18 years
  • Chronic pain (\> 6 months)
  • The pain is refractory
  • The pain results in significant functional limitations
  • Stable medication in the last 2 months and no planned changes in medication (except possibly discontinuation or lowering of current dose)

Exclusion

  • Spontaneous improvement can be expected (without treatment)
  • Psychiatric comorbidity a) is deemed to be the main reason for the restrictions, or b) should be promptly evaluated and possibly treated, or c) may adversely affect the treatment given in the context of the study
  • Significant risk of suicide
  • Poor teamwork, defined as repeated missed appointments during the assessment / investigation phase
  • Language difficulties (Swedish)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 6 2016

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

90 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03272893

Start Date

December 6 2016

Last Update

February 26 2020

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