Variability in Thermal Thresholds in Patients With Persistent Pain After Open Inguinal Herniotomy

February 27, 2014 updated by: Joakim Bischoff, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
The study will investigate the test-retest variability of thermal thresholds in patients with persistent pain after open inguinal herniotomy. Sensory mapping with a cool metal roller delineated an area with cool sensory dysfunction on the painful site. In this area and in a contralateral area as a control, 5 sites were outlined, including the point of maximum pain. In these total 10 sites warmth detection threshold (WDT), cool detection threshold (CDT) and heat pain threshold (HPT) were assessed using quantitative sensory testing. Tests were repeated after a 4-6 weeks interval.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

21

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Denmark
      • Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100
        • Rigshospitalet

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with persistent pain after open inguinal herniotomy

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with persistent pain after open inguinal herniotomy
  • Age > 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cognitive impairment
  • Drug or alcohol abuse
  • Bilateral inguinal hernia operation
  • Nerve injury from other causes

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Test- retest variability of thermal thresholds.
Time Frame: At baseline and retest 4-6 weeks later
Analysis of agreement (Bland-Altman) and reliability (intraclass correlation coefficients) of thermal threshold test- retest data assessed at baseline and after 4-6 weeks.
At baseline and retest 4-6 weeks later

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 7, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 11, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

January 15, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 28, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 27, 2014

Last Verified

February 1, 2014

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • H-2-2011-023

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