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Quantitative sensory testing in the German Research Network on Neuropathic Pain (DFNS): standardized protocol and reference values.

Document type:
Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Article
Author(s):
Rolke, R; Baron, R; Maier, C; Tölle, TR; Treede, RD; Beyer, A; Binder, A; Birbaumer, N; Birklein, F; Bötefür, IC; Braune, S; Flor, H; Huge, V; Klug, R; Landwehrmeyer, GB; Magerl, W; Maihöfner, C; Rolko, C; Schaub, C; Scherens, A; Sprenger, T; Valet, M; Wasserka, B
Abstract:
The nationwide multicenter trials of the German Research Network on Neuropathic Pain (DFNS) aim to characterize the somatosensory phenotype of patients with neuropathic pain. For this purpose, we have implemented a standardized quantitative sensory testing (QST) protocol giving a complete profile for one region within 30 min. To judge plus or minus signs in patients we have now established age- and gender-matched absolute and relative QST reference values from 180 healthy subjects, assessed bila...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Pain
Year:
2006
Journal volume:
123
Journal issue:
3
Pages contribution:
231-43
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.pain.2006.01.041
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16697110
Print-ISSN:
0304-3959
TUM Institution:
Neurologische Klinik und Poliklinik
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