post-surgical neuropathic pain

1. Participants:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults (age range), diagnosed with chronic post-surgical neuropathic pain of moderate to severe intensity, with a documented history of surgical procedures.
• PSNP must be present for at least 6 months to maximally 60 months
• The pain must extend beyond the scar area to adjacent skin areas and be related to the site of the surgery
• Patient must not currently be receiving treatment for PSNP, OR receives a stable systemic treatment for PSNP that started more than 30 days before 1st application
• Opioids are forbidden during the trial, unless for short-term use not related to PSNP

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with other chronic pain conditions, psychiatric disorders, or contraindications to specific treatments.
• Use of Qutenza before the 1st patch application is not allowed
• Any painful procedure planned during the course of the trial
• Neuropathic pain located only on the face, above the hairline of the scalp, and/or in proximity to mucous membranes
• Hypersensitivity to capsaicin or chili peppers
• Unstable or poorly controlled blood pressure