Hemophilia pain mystery: scientists probe why it lingers
NCT ID NCT07110675
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at why people with hemophilia and damaged knee or ankle joints feel ongoing pain. Researchers measured pain sensitivity, fear of movement, and anxiety in 146 adults. The goal was to better understand central sensitization—a condition where the nervous system stays in a high-alert pain state—without testing any new treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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146 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A research network
The lead sponsor is a research network or cooperative group.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with hemophilia and degenerative knee and ankle arthropathy
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with haemophilia A and B. * Over 35 years of age. * With a medical diagnosis of bilateral haemophilic ankle arthropathy. * With a clinical assessment using the Hemophilia Joint Health Score greater than 4 points. * On prophylactic treatment with FVIII/FIX coagulation concentrates or monoclonal antibodies. * Sign the informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with neurological or cognitive impairments that prevent them from understanding the questionnaires and physical tests. * Patients who have had ankle or knee haemarthrosis in the 6 months prior to the start of the study. * Patients who have taken analgesic or anti-inflammatory drugs in the 10 days prior to the study. * Patients who are undergoing an intervention (physiotherapy or orthopaedic) at the time of the study.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad de Oviedo
Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, 33006, Spain
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