研究目的
Investigating the presence of trigeminovascular hypersensitivity and quantifying the effect of treatment by using LASCA in a chronic migraine patient, and compared to the healthy control.
研究成果
The study demonstrated the presence of widespread trigeminovascular hypersensitivity and modulatory effects of treatment in a chronic migraine patient using LASCA. The treatment prolonged the TOI 3 latency and decreased the size of the histamine induced axon flare response. This method may be used to assess effectiveness of different treatment modalities targeted to decrease neurogenic inflammation in migraineurs.
研究不足
The patient should not move during the 10-15 minutes of recordings. If movement is detected, new demarcations of the flare should be performed manually and analyzed accordingly. Caution has to be taken in any patient with known allergies.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used Laser Speckle Contrast Analysis (LASCA) to assess pain-related small fiber functionality in a chronic migraine patient and a healthy control. Axon flare responses were induced using histamine.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
A 35-years-old female patient with chronic migraine and a healthy control were selected. Skin microvascular blood flow data were recorded using LASCA.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
PeriCam PSI System NR (Perimed, Stockholm, Sweden) for LASCA, histamine 10mg/ml (Stallergenes, Alyostal Skin Prick Test, code: 2077), EMLA cream (
4:5% prilocaine plus 5% lidocaine, Astra Zeneca, U.K.). Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Baseline skin microcirculation was recorded, followed by intradermal histamine injection to elicit axon flare response. The process was repeated after treatment with flunarizine and EMLA cream application.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Times of interest (TOIs) and regions of interest (ROIs) were defined for analysis. Changes in skin microcirculation levels were quantified.
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