Identification and study of different immune cell populations and their role in chronic pai

• Conditions: G53.0; G62.9; Postzoster neuralgia; Polyneuropathy, unspecified

• Registration Number: DRKS00023537
• Lead Sponsor: KSH Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2018-12-21
• Study Start: 2020-12-04
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

signed declaration of consent
- male/female >18 years
- appropriate communication skills of patients
- Diagnosis of polyneuropathy or herpes zoster infection/postherpetic neuralgia

Exclusion Criteria

- previous abuse of alcohol, drugs or medicines
- known other diseases associated with a change in sensory perception or immunological processes
- known immunodeficiency
- Pregnancy
- Simultaneous participation in drug studies

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The aim of the study is to identify neuroimmunological biomarkers that might have an impact on pain (-chronization).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Differences between polyneuropathy and herpes zoster patients.