Clinical trials: Central Sensitization
Central Nervous System Sensitization
Correlation Between Central Sensitization Inventory and Posturographic Data
To investigate the use of balance as a screening tool for Central Sensitization, a condition of the nervous system that is associated with the development and maintenance of chronic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03058003
- Testing
- Posturography Evaluation, Central Sensitization Inventory
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Caps Research Network
Endometriosis, Postoperative Pain
Postoperative Pain Trajectories After Endometriosis Surgery
The pain associated with endometriosis reflects a multifactorial pathophysiology combining peripheral nociception, central sensitisation and psychosocial factors.
- Conditions
- Endometriosis, Postoperative Pain, Pain Trajectories, Chronic Postsurgical Pain
- Trial name
- TRACK-ENDO (NCT07882498)
- Testing
- Perioperative quantitative sensory testing, questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Central Sensitization, Knee Osteoarthristis
Aquatic Exercise in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
The effect of aquatic exercise on central sensitization in patients with knee osteoarthritis are not fully known in the studies conducted to date.
- Conditions
- Central Sensitization, Knee Osteoarthristis, Aquatic
- Trial name
- NCT07883824
- Testing
- Standard physical therapy, Hydrotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Fibromyalgia, Interoception
The Role of Interoceptive Sensitivity in Central Sensitization Symptom Severity in Fibromyalgia
In fibromyalgia, the increased central sensitization symptom burden can lead to a disruption in the individual's interoception and difficulties in managing symptoms.
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia, Interoception, Central Sensitization
- Trial name
- NCT07878286
- Testing
- Central Sensitization Inventory, The Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness scale-2, Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Low Back Pain, Chronic Low Back Pain
Pain Neuroscience Education and Neuromuscular Exercise in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain and Central Sensitization
The goal of this randomized controlled study is to evaluate the effectiveness of pain neuroscience education (PNE) combined with neuromuscular exercises (NME) in individuals with chronic low back pain and central sensitization…
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Chronic Low Back Pain, Central Sensitization
- Trial name
- NCT07866690
- Testing
- Pain Neuroscience Education, Neuromuscular Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Central Sensitization
Effectiveness of Resonance Frequency Breathing Exercises in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Central Sensitization
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by systemic inflammation, fatigue, central sensitization, and chronic pain.
- Conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Central Sensitization, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07868289
- Testing
- Resonance Frequency Breathing, Standard Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Lateral Epicondylitis, Central Sensitization
Central Sensitization and Ultrasound in Lateral Epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by pain and tenderness over the lateral elbow and may become chronic despite conservative treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT07827898
- Testing
- Pressure pain threshold, Ultrasonography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Fibromyalgia (FM), Quantitative Sensory Testing
Investigation of Pain Modulation Phenotypes in Female Patients With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is characterized by altered pain processing, including impaired descending pain inhibition and central sensitization.
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia (FM), Quantitative Sensory Testing, Central Sensitization, PRESSURE PAIN THRESHOLD
- Trial name
- NCT07640607
- Testing
- Quantitative Sensory Tests(QST) protocol, Clinical Scales
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain, Central Sensitization
Exercise Interventions for Overweight Men With Chronic Low Back Pain
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of motor control exercise, aerobic walking exercise, and muscle strengthening exercise in overweight male adults with non-specific chronic low back pain and…
- Trial name
- MAMS-CLBP (NCT07688564)
- Testing
- Motor Control Exercise, Aerobic Walking Exercise, Muscle Strengthening Exercise
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 156 people
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Postoperative Pain, Chronic Postsurgical Pain
Perioperative Quantitative Sensory Testing and Incision Pain Mapping in Thoracic Surgery
Postoperative pain remains a common and clinically important burden after thoracic surgery and may progress to chronic postsurgical pain.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Chronic Postsurgical Pain, Thoracic Surgery, Lung Resection
- Trial name
- NCT07653932
- Testing
- Perioperative QST and incision pain mapping assessment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Tongji Hospital
Hyperalgesia, Pain Perception
Session-Order Sensitivity of TS and OA in a Capsaicin Crossover Model
Temporal summation (TS) and offset analgesia (OA) are widely used psychophysical endpoints in pain research that index different components of central nociceptive processing.
- Conditions
- Hyperalgesia, Pain Perception, Central Nervous System Sensitization, Pain Threshold
- Trial name
- TS-OA-Cap (NCT07625475)
- Testing
- Topical 0.075% capsaicin cream (Zostrix), Topical vehicle lotion (Lubriderm)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Chronic Pain, Central Sensitization
VR-Enhanced Psychoeducation for Chronic Pain: A Primary Care Pilot Study
This pilot study aims to evaluate the integration of virtual reality (VR) with a psychoeducational program for individuals experiencing chronic pain and central sensitization.
- Trial name
- REDOCVR (NCT06361706)
- Testing
- VR-Enhanced Psychoeducational Program for Chronic Pain
- Where
- 4 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Badalona Serveis Assistencials
Migraine, Central Sensitization
Impact of GON PRF on Central Sensitization in Migraine Patients
Background: Central sensitization and cutaneous allodynia are key mechanisms implicated in migraine chronification and disability.
- Trial name
- GON PRF-CS (NCT07343427)
- Testing
- Greater occipital nerve radiofrequency
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Neuropathic Pain, Central Sensitization
Neuropathic Characteristics of Subacromial Pain Syndrome
This single-center observational study aims to investigate neuropathic pain descriptors and their relationship with central sensitization in patients diagnosed with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) who have had shoulder pain for…
- Conditions
- Neuropathic Pain, Central Sensitization, Subacromial Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07057128
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir City Hospital
Central Sensitization, Lipedema
The Impact of Metabolic Status on Pain and Central Sensitization in Women With Lipedema: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of metabolic markers (HOMA-IR, triglyceride/HDL ratio, HbA1c, waist and hip circumference measurements, BMI, etc.) on pain and central sensitization in patients diagnosed with…
- Conditions
- Central Sensitization, Lipedema, Pain, HOMA-IR
- Trial name
- NCT07468097
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Neck Pain, Central Nervous System Sensitization
Central Sensitization and Clinical Parameters in Chronic Neck Pain
This study is a retrospective, cross-sectional observational study that assesses the correlations among central sensitization, pain, psychosocial factors, and temporomandibular function in patients with chronic neck pain.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Central Nervous System Sensitization, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07462416
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Turkoglu Dr. Kemal Beyazit State Hospital
Posttraumatic Stress Symptom, Central Sensitization
Central Sensitization Syndromes and Post-Traumatic Stress in Women: Psychological Profile and Intervention
Central Sensitivity Syndromes (CSSs) are a group of conditions that are highly prevalent, particularly among women, and often occur alongside post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Symptom, Central Sensitization, Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- SINSENTRA (NCT07313280)
- Testing
- CSS-PTSD psychological interventions
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Cervicogenic Headache, Central Sensitization
Central Sensitization and Neuropathic Pain in Cervicogenic Headache
Cervicogenic headache is a type of secondary headache that originates from the structures of the neck and can spread toward the head and facial regions.
- Conditions
- Cervicogenic Headache, Central Sensitization, Neuropathic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07292181
- Testing
- Clinical assessment with standardized questionnaires
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulseren Demir Karakilic
Virtual Reality, Kinesiophobia
Can Virtual Reality Exercise Help Restore Both Body and Mind in Chronic Low Back Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an immersive virtual reality (VR) exercise program can help reduce back pain and improve physical function and psychological well-being in adults with chronic low back pain.
- Conditions
- Virtual Reality, Kinesiophobia, Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Central Sensitization
- Trial name
- NCT07207083
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality-based Exercise (FitXR, Meta Quest 3s), Conventional Exercise Program (Matched Exercise, without VR)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- dongmin kang
Chronic Pain, Central Sensitisation
Effect of Boswellia Serrata on Pain Intensity, Central and Peripheral Sensitization, and Pain Modulation in Healthy Volunteers
This planned study is based on a randomized, placebo-controlled cross-over design. Boswellic acids, the triterpenes found in the gum resins of Boswellia serrata (family: Burseraceae), are traditionally used in the Indian…
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Central Sensitisation, Peripheral Sensitization, Neuroinflammatory Response
- Trial name
- BSPP (NCT07109843)
- Testing
- Boswellia serrata extract
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz