Trial Information
Sensory Mapping Following Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age < 18 years old
- Elective lung cancer surgery (VATS)
Exclusion Criteria:
- does not understand Danish
- cognitive reduction
- bilateral procedure planned
- previous thoracic surgery
- pregnant or nursing
- known nerve affection from other cause
- alcohol/substance abuse
- inability to cooperate to pain scoring/sensory examination
- > 5 mg methylprednisolone/day
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective
Outcome Measure:
Area (cm2)
Outcome Description:
Size of sensory dysfunction
Outcome Time Frame:
3 months
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Mads Werner, MD,
Investigator Role:
Study Chair
Investigator Affiliation:
Multidisciplinary Pain Center
Authority:
Denmark: Danish Board of Health
Study ID:
H4-2010-118#2
NCT ID:
NCT01375283
Start Date:
June 2011
Completion Date:
Related Keywords:
- Paresthesia
- Dysesthesia
- Pain
- Paresthesia