Conflicts of Interest
neuropathic pain, pain
SYNDROMES, RECRUITMENT
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.Overview of the study design of the PELICAN pragmatic trial as originally conceived.Different flowcharts that were evaluated in the survey as possible first-choice treatment approaches for localized neuropathic pain conditions within Belgian multidisciplinary pain centers. Topical treatment options are never considered as a first-line treatment in these conditions.Content of digital survey that was provided to the respondents. The questionnaire contained 3 major parts: (1) gathering general information on the pain centers that completed the survey, (2) focusing on specific information regarding the Pelican trial, and (3) collecting information on future considerations concerning the diagnosis and treatment of localized neuropathic pain syndromes.Main reasons for recruitment failure in the PELICAN study, as collected during the qualitative study that was performed after the closure of the pragmatic study. The mentioned reasons are displayed in descending order of importance, as indicated by the surveyed pain centers.