Infrared Images for Spinal Cord Stimulation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Patients

This study is looking at how a special camera, called a Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR) camera, can be used to monitor the effects of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). CRPS causes ongoing pain and other symptoms, often in an arm or leg. Researchers want to see if FLIR images can show changes in the affected limb's temperature after SCS, which might indicate improved blood flow. They also want to see if these temperature changes relate to how much pain you feel or other CRPS symptoms. You might be able to join if you are 18-85 years old, have CRPS in one lower leg for over 3 months, and haven't found relief with other treatments. The study aims to enroll 12 participants.

Study design
This is an observational study, meaning researchers will watch and record information without giving a specific treatment. It will involve a small group of 12 participants.
What's involved
You would have images of your feet taken with a special infrared camera before and after spinal cord stimulation. The primary measurement will be taken 2-8 days after the procedure.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your temperature difference in the limb will be measured 2-8 days after the trial procedure.

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NCT05777889

Infrared Images for Spinal Cord Stimulation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Patients

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18–85Observational
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
~12 participants
Updated 2025-11-26 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Forward Looking InfraRed Camera

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
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What they're measuring
Temperature difference in limb
Measured over 2-8 days after the trial procedure
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
1 sites across 1 states
New York1
  • Semih Gungor, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

The patient is between 18 and 85 years old
Providing CRPS diagnostic criteria by using the Budapest Clinical Diagnostic Criteria.
CRPS affecting unilateral lower extremity
The patient has had pain and other symptoms for more than 3 months
Not responding to conventional medical treatments and multidisciplinary approach
High NRS detection in pain assessment despite appropriate treatment (NRS= and \> 6/10).
Pain causing a limitation in the patient's functional capacity despite appropriate treatment.

Exclusion

Patients with suspected disc herniation, spinal stenosis, myelopathy, and suspected radiculopathy in detailed examinations and examinations (MRI, CT).
Systemic or local infection
Coagulation disorders
History of allergy to contrast material
Malignancy
Pregnancy
Uncontrollable medical and psychiatric condition
The patients diagnosed with dysautonomia, sympathetic dysfunction other than CRPS (such as Raynaud disease or Buerger disease), sweating disorders other than CRPS (such as acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis), and patients
  • Temperature difference in limb2-8 days after the trial procedure

    The temperature of the limb will be measured using the forward-looking infrared camera. A 30% or more improvement in temperature difference in the affected limb 2-8 days after spinal cord stimulation will mean there was improvement.