Title |
The effectiveness and cost evaluation of pain exposure physical therapy and conventional therapy in patients with complex regional pain syndrome type 1. Rationale and design of a randomized controlled trial
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Published in |
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 2012
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2474-13-58 |
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Authors |
Karlijn J Barnhoorn, Rob A B Oostendorp, Robert T M van Dongen, Frank P Klomp, Han Samwel, Gert Jan van der Wilt, Eddy Adang, Hans Groenewoud, Henk van de Meent, Jan Paul M Frölke |
Abstract |
Pain Exposure Physical Therapy is a new treatment option for patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type 1. It has been evaluated in retrospective as well as in prospective studies and proven to be safe and possibly effective. This indicates that Pain Exposure Physical Therapy is now ready for clinical evaluation. The results of an earlier performed pilot study with an n = 1 design, in which 20 patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type 1 were treated with Pain Exposure Physical Therapy, were used for the design and power calculation of the present study.After completion and evaluation of this phase III study, a multi-centre implementation study will be conducted.The aim of this study is to determine whether Pain Exposure Physical Therapy can improve functional outcomes in patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type 1. |
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