Forward Looking InfraRed Imaging and Severity Score in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Description

The goal of this interventional study is to explore the use of InfraRed (FLIR) imaging in determining pain intensity and severity in newly diagnosed complex regional pain syndrome patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: Question 1: Can Infrared (FLIR) imaging be used to determine the severity of CRPS in newly diagnosed patients? Question 2: Is there any correlation with the quantification of 'the Δ thermal index value' measured by FLIR imaging with pain intensity (NRS) in newly diagnosed patients? Question 3: Is there any correlation between the quantification of 'the Δheat index value' measured by FLIR imaging between the two extremities with the severity (the severity score for CRPS) in newly diagnosed patients? Participants will have a picture of their foot taken using the forward looking infrared (FLIR) camera and answer questionnaires regarding their pain and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

Conditions

CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes)

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Study overview

The goal of this interventional study is to explore the use of InfraRed (FLIR) imaging in determining pain intensity and severity in newly diagnosed complex regional pain syndrome patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: Question 1: Can Infrared (FLIR) imaging be used to determine the severity of CRPS in newly diagnosed patients? Question 2: Is there any correlation with the quantification of 'the Δ thermal index value' measured by FLIR imaging with pain intensity (NRS) in newly diagnosed patients? Question 3: Is there any correlation between the quantification of 'the Δheat index value' measured by FLIR imaging between the two extremities with the severity (the severity score for CRPS) in newly diagnosed patients? Participants will have a picture of their foot taken using the forward looking infrared (FLIR) camera and answer questionnaires regarding their pain and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

The Correlation of Thermal FLIR Imaging and Severity Score in Patients With Newly Diagnosed CRPS

Forward Looking InfraRed Imaging and Severity Score in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Condition
CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes)
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

New York

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, United States, 10021

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * The patient is between 18 and 85 years old
  • * Providing CRPS diagnostic criteria using the Budapest Clinical Diagnostic Criteria.
  • * The patients affected with CRPS in a unilateral limb
  • * The patient has had pain and other symptoms for more than 3 months
  • * Patients with suspected disc herniation, spinal stenosis, myelopathy, and suspected radiculopathy in detailed examinations and examinations (MRI, CT).
  • * Systemic or local infection
  • * Malignancy
  • * Pregnancy
  • * Uncontrollable medical and psychiatric condition
  • * The patients diagnosed with dysautonomia, sympathetic dysfunction(such as Raynaud disease or Buerger disease), and patients on vasoactive drugs, the mechanism of action is directly on the vasculartone.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York,

Semih Gungor, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

Study Record Dates

2025-04-01