Can CRPS patients imagine movement? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04703348

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study compared how well people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), people with other muscle or bone pain, and healthy individuals can imagine movements. Researchers used a questionnaire called the MIQ-RS to measure motor imagery skills. The goal was to see if CRPS patients have more trouble with mental movement tasks, which could affect their rehabilitation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors better understand and assess motor imagery problems in CRPS patients, potentially improving rehabilitation approaches.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed pilot study with no treatment being tested. The questionnaire is not yet a standard diagnostic tool, and results may not apply broadly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Collagen Diseases complex regional pain syndrome musculoskeletal system disorder rheumatic disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROMES HEALTHY MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Nimes

Nîmes, Gard, 30029 NIMES Cedex 9, France

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