About this trial

In the present study the investigators will search for new genetic variants relevant for the development of neuropathic pain.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

The patient is between 18 and 70 years old.

The patient has consented.

The patient is referred for evaluation of possible distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN).

The patient has filled out the questionnaires.

Disqualifiers

The patient is too sick to participate (eg. bedridden, fever).

The patient is unable to consent (eg. dementia, speech problems, psychiatric disorder).

Inflammatory acute polyneuropathy.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Nerve conduction Studies

Treatment groups

5,000 Participants
are divided into 6 treatment groups

6

Treatment groups

See each treatment group below.

Locations

5
Haukeland University Hospital5021, Bergen Norway
Oslo University Hospital0450, Oslo Norway
Helse Stavanger HF4011, Stavanger Norway
University Hospital of North Norway9019, Tromsø Norway

Sponsors and collaborators

Oslo University Hospital

Lead sponsor

Haukeland University Hospital

Collaborator

Helse Stavanger HF

Collaborator

St. Olavs Hospital

Collaborator

University Hospital of North Norway

Collaborator

University of Oxford

Collaborator

Danish Pain Research Center

Collaborator

Oslo Metropolitan University

Collaborator