Dr Michael Serpell

Dr Michael G Serpell
  • Clinical Senior Lecturer (Anaesthesia)

telephone: 01412113406
email: Michael.Serpell@glasgow.ac.uk


Dr Michael Serpell’s research interests include pharmacological and regional analgesia management of acute and chronic pain. He is particularly interested in the diagnosis and early treatment of neuropathic pain. He leads the Clinical Trials Unit at the Pain Clinic in Gartnavel, which runs both acute and chronic pain studies. He has undertaken over 40 commercial studies over the past eight years, and is on the Advisory Board of 4 commercial companies. He is Chairman of the Research and Priority Programme for Pain & Acute Medicine for the Greater Glasgow Acute Hospitals Trust.

He is Chairman of the Local Arrangements Committee for the IASP World Congress on Pain to be held in Glasgow, August 2008. He is Chairman of the Neuropathic Pain SIG (British Pain Society) and Examiner for the Primary FRCA. He is currently Secretary of the Glasgow & West of Scotland Society of Anaesthetists, and has been Secretary and Treasurer of the North British Pain Association 1997-2000 & 2002, and Secretary of the West of Scotland Pain Group 1996-2000.

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Number of items: 39.

2012

Seventer, R., Serpell, M. , Bach, F.W., Morlion, B., Zlateva, G., Bushmakin, A.G., Cappelleri, J.C., and Nimour, M. (2012) Relationships between changes in pain severity and other patient-reported outcomes: an analysis in patients with post-traumatic peripheral neuropathic pain. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 9 (17). ISSN 1477-7525 (doi:10.1186/1477-7525-9-17)

2011

McParland, J.L., Hezseltine, L., Serpell, M. , Eccleston, C., and Stenner, P. (2011) An investigation of constructions of justice and injustice in chronic pain: a Q-methodology approach. Journal of Health Psychology . ISSN 1359-1053 (doi:10.1177/1359105310392417)

Torrance, N., Smith, B.H., Ferguson, J, Bennett, M.I., Serpell, M.G. , and Dunn, K. (2011) Towards a definition of refractory neuropathic pain for epidemiological research: an international Delphi survey of experts. In: Scottish School of Primary Care Annual Conference, 18-19 April 2011, Edinburgh, UK.

2010

Owen, M., Lorgelly, P. , and Serpell, M. (2010) Chronic pain following donor nephrectomy – A study of the incidence, nature and impact of chronic post-nephrectomy pain. European Journal of Pain, 14 (7). pp. 732-734. ISSN 1090-3801 (doi:10.1016/j.ejpain.2009.11.013)

Serpell, M.G., Rogers, P.D., and Baron, R. (2010) Efficacy and safety of lidocaine 5% medicated plaster vs pregabalin; a randomised, controlled trial, in patients with painful diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN). In: Diabetes UK Annual Professional Conference , 3- 5 Mar 2010, Liverpool.

Parnaby, C.N., Serpell, M.G. , Connell, J.M. , and O'Dwyer, P.J. (2010) Perioperative haemodynamic changes in patients undergoing laparoscopic adrenalectomy for phaeochromocytomas and other adrenal tumours. The Surgeon, 8 (1). pp. 9-14. ISSN 1479-666X (doi:10.1016/j.surge.2009.10.009)

Serpell, M., van Seventer, R., Bach, F.W., Morlion, B.J., Zlateva, G., Bushmakin, A.G., Cappelleri, J.C., and Nimour, M. (2010) Linking changes in pain severity to changes in other outcomes in patients with posttraumatic peripheral neuropathic pain treated with pregabalin [POSTER]. In: Third International Congress on Neuropathic Pain, 27-30 May 2010, Athens, Greece. (Unpublished)

Van Seventer, R., Bach, F. W., Toth, C. C., Serpell, M. , Temple, J., Murphy, T. K., and Nimour, M. (2010) Pregabalin in the treatment of post-traumatic peripheral neuropathic pain: a randomized double-blind trial. European Journal of Neurology, 17 (8). pp. 1082-1089. ISSN 13515101 (doi:10.1111/j.1468-1331.2010.02979.x)

2009

Baron, R., Mayoral‌, V., Leijon, G., Binder, R., Steigerwald, I., and Serpell, M.G. (2009) 5% lidocaine medicated plaster versus pregabalin in post-herpetic neuralgia and diabetic polyneuropathy: an open-label, non-inferiority two-stage RCT study. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 25 (7). pp. 1663-1676. ISSN 0300-7995 (doi:10.1185/03007990903047880)

Baron, R., Binder, A., Koroschetz, J., Serpell, M. , and Steigerwald, I. (2009) Results from an interim analysis of a randomised, controlled trial on efficacy and tolerability of a 5 per cent lidocaine-medicated plaster vs pregabalin in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) and painful diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN). In: Diabetes UK Annual Professional Conference , 11 - 13 Mar 2009, Glasgow.

Baron, R., Binder, A., Koroschetz, J., Serpell, M.G. , and Steigerwald, I. (2009) Results from a randomized, controlled trial on efficacy and tolerability of a 5% Lidocaine-Medicated Plaster vs. Pregabalin in patients with Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) and Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy (DPN) [poster]. In: Diabetes UK Annual Professional Conference 2009 , 11-13 March 2009, Glasgow, UK. (Unpublished)

Baron, R, Mayoral, V, Leijon, G, Binder, A, Steigerwald, I, and Serpell, MG (2009) Efficacy and safety of combination therapy with 5% lidocaine medicated plaster and pregabalin in post-herpetic neuralgia and diabetic polyneuropathy. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 25 (7). pp. 1677-1687.

Serpell, M.G., Ratcliffe, S.H.R., Hovorka, J., and Schofield, M. (2009) Double-blind, randomised, placebo controlled, parallel group study of sativex® in the treatment of patients with peripheral neuropathic pain, associated with allodynia [poster]. In: British Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting, 31 March - 03 April 2009, London, UK. (Unpublished)

2008

Ratcliffe , S., Serpell, M.G. , Hoggart, B., and Simpson, K. (2008) Stable dose cannabinoid medicine (Sativex®, THC+CBD) can provide sustained efficacy in the treatment of refractory painful diabetic neuropathy or other peripheral neuropathic pain associated with allodynia [poster]. In: International Association for Pain and Chemical Dependency Conference, 29 Oct - 1 Nov 2008, Philadelphia, USA.

Daniel, H.C., Narewska, J., Serpell, M.G. , Hoggart, B., Johnson, R., and Rice, A.S.C. (2008) Comparison of psychological and physical function in neuropathic pain and nociceptive pain: implications for cognitive behavioral pain management programs. European Journal of Pain, 12 (6). pp. 731-741. ISSN 1090-3801 (doi:10.1016/j.ejpain.2007.11.006)

Frank, B., Serpell, M.G. , Hughes, J., Matthews, J.N.S., and Kapur, D. (2008) Comparison of analgesic effects and patient tolerability of nabilone and dihydrocodeine for chronic neuropathic pain: randomised, crossover, double blind study. British Medical Journal, 336 (7637). pp. 199-201. ISSN 0959-535X (doi:10.1136/bmj.39429.619653.80)

2007

Nurmikko, T., Serpell, Michael , Toomey, P., Hoggart, B., Morlion, B., and Haines, D. (2007) Sativex successfully treats neuropathic pain characterised by allodynia: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Pain, 133 (1-3). pp. 210-220. ISSN 0304-3959 (doi:10.1016/j.pain.2007.08.028)

Ihedioha, U, MacKay, G, McConnachie, A , Molloy, RG, O'Dwyer, PJ , and Serpell, M (2007) Laparoscopic colonic resection in fast-track patients does not enhance short-term recovery after elective surgery. Colorectal Disease, 9 . pp. 368-372. (doi:10.1111/j.1463-1318.2006.01123.x)

Mitchell, L.A., MacDonald, R.A.R., Knussen, C., and Serpell, M.G. (2007) A survey investigation of the effects of music listening on chronic pain. Psychology of Music, 35 (1). pp. 37-57. ISSN 0305-7356 (doi:10.1177/0305735607068887)

2006

Fearon, K, MacKay, G, McConnachie, A , Molloy, RG, O'Dwyer, PJ , and Serpell, MG (2006) Randomized clinical trial of the effect of postoperative intravenous fluid restriction on recovery after elective colorectal surgery. British Journal of Surgery, 93 . pp. 1469-1474. (doi:10.1002/bjs.5593)

2004

Kopka, A, McMenemin, IM, Serpell, MG , and Quasim, I (2004) Division of Developmental Medicine for cholecystectomy in two non-parturients with Eisenmenger's syndrome. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 48 . pp. 782-786. (doi:10.1111/j.1399-6516.2004.00405.x)

2003

O'Dwyer, P.J. et al. (2003) Local or general anesthesia for open hernia repair: a randomized trial. Annals of Surgery, 237 (4). pp. 574-579. ISSN 0003-4932

2002

Serpell, M., Fettes, P.D.W., and Wildsmith, J.A.W. (2002) Pencil point spinal needles and neurological damage. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 89 (5). pp. 800-801. ISSN 0007-0912 (doi:10.1093/bja/89.5.800)

Courtney, CA, Duffy, K, O'Dwyer, PJ , and Serpell, MG (2002) Outcome of patients with severe chronic pain following repair of groin hernia. British Journal of Surgery, 89 . pp. 1310-1314.

Serpell, MG, and Neuropathic Pain Study Grp, (2002) Gabapentin in neuropathic pain syndromes: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Pain, 99 . pp. 557-566.

2001

Anderson, L., Walker, J., Brydon, C., and Serpell, M.G. (2001) Rate of injection through Whitacre needles affects distribution of spinal anaesthesia. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 86 (2). pp. 245-248. ISSN 0007-0912

2000

Serpell, M., and Rawal, N. (2000) Headaches after diagnostic dural punctures : Smaller, atraumatic needles and protocols for early treatment should reduce morbidity. British Medical Journal, 321 (7267). pp. 973-974. ISSN 0959-8138 (doi:10.1136/bmj.321.7267.973)

Serpell, M.G., and Rawal, N. (2000) Headaches after diagnostic dural punctures Smaller, atraumatic needles and protocols for early treatment should reduce morbidity. British Medical Journal, 321 (973). ISSN 0959-535X (doi:10.1136/bmj.321.7267.973)

Serpell, M., Anderson, E., Wilson, D., and Dawson, N. (2000) I.v. regional diamorphine for analgesia after foot surgery. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 84 (1). pp. 95-96. ISSN 0007-0912

1998

Hawksworth, C., and Serpell, M. (1998) Intrathecal anesthesia with ketamine. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 23 (3). pp. 283-288. ISSN 1098-7339 (doi:10.1016/S1098-7339(98)90056-6)

Morrison, A.G., and Serpell, M.G. (1998) Malignant hyperthermia during prolonged surgery for tumour resection. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 15 (1). pp. 114-117. ISSN 0265-0215 (doi:10.1046/j.1365-2346.1998.00249.x)

Serpell, M.G., Haldane, G.J., Jamieson, D.R.S., and Carson, D. (1998) Prevention of headache after lumbar puncture: questionnaire survey of neurologists and neurosurgeons in United Kingdom. British Medical Journal, 316 . pp. 1709-1710. ISSN 0959-535X

1997

Wallace, D.H., Serpell, M. , Baxter, J.N., and O'Dwyer, P. (1997) Randomized trial of different insufflation pressures for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. British Journal of Surgery, 84 (4). pp. 455-458. ISSN 0007-1323 (doi:10.1046/j.1365-2168.1997.02628.x)

Serpell, M.G., and Gray, W.M. (1997) Flow dynamics through spinal needles. Anaesthesia, 52 (3). pp. 229-236. ISSN 0003-2409 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1997.066-az0064.x)

1996

Serpell, M.G. (1996) High spinal block following an inadequate continuous spinal anaesthetic. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 13 (5). pp. 530-533. ISSN 0265-0215 (doi:10.1046/j.1365-2346.1996.00002.x)

Cox, C.R., Serpell, M.G. , Bannister, J., Coventry, D.M., and Williams, D.R. (1996) A comparison of epidural infusions of fentanyl or pethidine with bupivacaine in the management of postoperative pain. Anaesthesia, 51 (7). pp. 695-698. ISSN 0003-2409

Wright, D.M., Serpell, M.G. , Baxter, J.N., and O'Dwyer, P.J. (1996) Extraperotoneal carbon dioxide insufflation. Anesthesia and Analgesia, 83 . p. 193. ISSN 0003-2999

1995

Serpell, M.G., and Gray, W.M. (1995) The effect of different injection rates on the spread of spinal anesthesia. Anaesthesia, 81 . pp. 656-657. ISSN 0003-2409

1994

Serpell, M.G., and Carson, D.F. (1994) Dribble drivel. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 19 (3). pp. 218-219. ISSN 1098-7339

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