Fig. 1From: Effectiveness of the capsaicin 8% patch in the management of peripheral neuropathic pain in European clinical practice: the ASCEND studySchedule of patient assessments. *Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) ‘average pain during the last seven days’ score was recorded at the screening visit and used as the baseline pain score. NPRS ‘average pain during the last 24 h’ score was recorded at treatment visits and assessments; ‡Week 2 and Week 8 assessments were performed only after first capsaicin 8% patch treatment. EQ-5D, EuroQol 5 Dimension 3-level; PGIC, patient global impression of changeBack to article page