Quantitative sensory testing in the German Research Network on Neuropathic Pain (DFNS): standardized protocol and reference values
R Rolke, R Baron, C Maier, TR Tölle, RD Treede… - Pain®, 2006 - Elsevier
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 30min. 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 bilaterally over face, hand and foot …
(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 30min. 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 bilaterally over face, hand and foot …
