Complex regional pain syndrome type 2
MONDO:0020572Complex regional pain syndrome type 2 (CRPS2), or causalgia is a form of complex regional pain syndrome that develops after damage to a peripheral nerve and is characterized by spontaneous pain, allodynia and hyperalgesia, not necessarily limited to the territory of the injured nerve, as well as at some point, edema, changes in skin blood flow or sudomotor dysfunction in the pain area.
Also known as: CRPS II, Complex regional pain syndrome II, causalgia
139 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 18 tagged with Complex regional pain syndrome type 2 itself.
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New stimulation pattern could ease tough back pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to use an already-approved spinal cord stimulator to treat chronic, hard-to-manage back and leg pain. The device sends mild electrical pulses to the spine, and the new setting (called TVP-SCS) varies the timing of those pulses. Researchers will enr…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Freezing pain away: yale tests Nerve-Blocking procedure for Long-Term relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study will follow 80 people with chronic pain (like back, hip, or nerve pain) who are getting a procedure called cryoneurolysis, which uses cold to temporarily block pain signals. Researchers want to see if it leads to meaningful pain relief and better daily function over 12…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New spinal stimulator aims to ease pain after failed back surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis European study will test a new type of spinal cord stimulation device in 200 people with persistent back and leg pain after failed back surgery. The device uses a special stimulation pattern to try to reduce pain. Researchers will track pain levels and device settings to see…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could Botox-Like shots ease debilitating CRPS pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a single injection of botulinum toxin (similar to Botox) around major nerves can safely reduce pain in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a chronic condition causing severe pain and disability. Twenty adults with CRPS in one arm or le…
Sponsor: Bo Biering-Soerensen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could a gentle brain zap plus exercise ease stubborn back pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS to a structured exercise program can reduce pain and disability in adults with chronic spinal pain that hasn't improved with usual care. Forty-two participants will be randomly assigned to rece…
Sponsor: Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Spinal cord stimulator put to the test against sham for post-surgery leg pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator can reduce long-term leg pain in people who still have pain after lumbar spine surgery. Fifty adults aged 18-70 who have not improved with other treatments will receive either active stimulation or sham (no stimulation) for 3 mont…
Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could early use of a 'Smart' stimulator tame CRPS pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a closed-loop spinal cord stimulator early in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) works better than waiting until the chronic phase. The device automatically adjusts its settings based on the body's signals. Researchers will enroll 32 adults with …
Sponsor: Scripps Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New rehab program aims to get Back-Pain patients back to work
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized rehabilitation program helps people with persistent spinal pain syndrome type II (failed back surgery syndrome) return to work after receiving a spinal cord stimulator. 112 participants will be randomly assigned to either the personalized p…
Sponsor: Moens Maarten • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can less pain meds mean better spinal stimulation? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study looks at how lowering doses of pain medications like opioids and gabapentinoids changes the way the spinal cord responds to closed-loop spinal cord stimulation. Twenty adults with failed back surgery syndrome will be followed during a 21-day trial and up to 6 mon…
Sponsor: Brai²n • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study tests how pain pills impact spinal cord stimulator success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how different pain medications change the way the spinal cord responds to a special type of spinal cord stimulator. The device automatically adjusts its stimulation based on nerve signals. Researchers will follow 50 people with chronic back pain who are either…
Sponsor: Brai²n • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC