Quantitative sensory testing in the German Research Network on Neuropathic Pain (DFNS): standardized protocol and reference values.

One-paragraph summary

Established a 13-parameter protocol using 180 healthy participants. (PMID 16697110)

Key findings

• Established a 13-parameter protocol using 180 healthy participants.

Limitations

• Population, follow-up, comparator and outcome definitions constrain generalization.

Why it matters

This paper changed diagnostic, preventive or treatment practice and anchors multiple wiki pages.

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