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Filter by:The aim of this study was to translate the Pain Sensitivity Questionnaire, which was developed to determine the level of pain sensitivity of individuals, to Turkish and to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the scale on knee osteoarthritis patients, and as well as to perform cultural adaptation. Pain sensitivity assessment is used to predict treatment or surgical outcomes of individuals. IPain Sensitivity Questionnaire is a frequently used scale that correlates with experimental pain tests and is used in studies conducted in different patient groups. We believe that adding this scale to our language will contribute to other studies in this field.
Effective control of chronic pain is a top priority in the United States, as approximately 10% of adults have severe chronic pain most of which is chronic lower back pain (CLBP). However, despite the advances in neuroscience over the past 20 years, chronic pain is largely treated with opiate narcotics, much as was done in the Civil War. In addition to their high abuse liability and dependence potential, only 30 40% of chronic pain patients declare they receive satisfactory (>50%) relief from their pain through pharmacological treatment. In these patients a common clinical practice is to escalate the dose of opiates as tolerance develops which unfortunately has contributed to escalation in opiate overdose deaths, a resurgence of intravenous heroin use, and $55 billion in societal costs. Consequently, there is a critical need for new treatments that can treat pain and reduce reliance on opiates in individuals with chronic pain. The proposed study will be the first to employ a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled design to parametrically evaluate the longitudinal effects of 16 days of Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to the primary motor cortex (MC) or the medial prefrontal cortex (MPFC) on self-reported pain and the brain s response to pain. This will be done in a cohort of patients recruited from the community as well as Wake Forest Baptist Health (WFBH) clinics with chronic lower back pain that have not been able to find adequate pain relief, whether or not they are using prescription opiates for 3 or more months. Participants will be randomized to receive rTMS to the MC, MPFC, or sham (50% at each site), using a Latin square randomization. Resting state connectivity will be collected 3 times: before the 1st day of TMS, after the 12th day of TMS, and before the 16th day of TMS (the last day administered).
The hypothesis behind our study was that patients after BC surgery, who underwent quadrantectomy or mastectomy, may present a different disability respect to the upper limb on the operated side. Accordingly they could have a different functional recovery patterns after rehabilitation. The aim of our study was to compare the recovery of the fluidity of the reaching movement (Jerk) as the primary outcome, the reduction of shoulder pain and improvement of disability for the upper limb respect the operated side as secondary outcomes, before and after a specific rehabilitation protocol treatment.
This study is being conducted to compare intrathecal morphine using the commercially available intrathecal drug delivery systems (IDDS), and conventional medical management (CMM) in subjects with non-cancer, refractory chronic pain.
MBLM is a holistic therapy for people with mental disorders whose feasibility positive effects on patients with depression have already been demonstrated in clinical application and a piloted study. In the present trial, the feasibility and effect of MBLM on patients with chronic pain will be investigated.
The investigators are studying the ways that different music may change pain perception
Introduction Several treatment methods have been proposed to ease the burden of low back pain (LBP) but none are clearly superior. Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is a guideline recommended treatment, but the effect is moderate to low. Previous publications suggest that acute LBP patients with who are more stiff are more likely to improve with SMT. However, as LBP persists changes in the central nervous system which modulates the pain experience becomes hypersensitive and possible stiffness is not as important an factor. Experimentally SMT may have a reversible effect of this sensitization. Objective The primary objective of this study is, to examine whether SMT is more effective in regards to short term pain relief when directed at level in the lower back characterized by spinal stiffness or pain hypersensitivity in persistent LBP. Methods A double blinded randomized clinical trial of up to 155 participants with persistent LBP included at a multidisciplinary Spinecenter. spinal stiffness (Global Stiffness Score) is measured using the VerteTracker, a novel device that can quantify stiffness. Pain sensitivity is measured as pain threshold, tolerance, temporal summation (TS) and conditioned pain modulation(CPM). Participants receive SMT at either "the stiffest" or "the most sensitive" segment, a total of four times over a 14-day period. The quantitative measures are recorded at baseline, post treatment and at 4-weeks follow-up along with a numerical pain rating (NRS) and the a disability index (ODI). Discussion These novel findings could improve clinical decision rules - specifically at which level in the lower back to direct SMT. Furthermore, the results will potentially shed light on the underlying mechanisms of SMT - are treatment effects mediated primarily by changes in stiffness or central hypersensitivity?
This study will test the quality of opioid-related physician care decisions using a patient-simulation based measurement and feedback approach that combines multiple-choice care decisions with real-time, personalized scoring and feedback. The cases and feedback have been designed to align with the latest CDC opioid guidelines. The study will also measure the impact of gaming-inspired competition and motivation, including a weekly leaderboard, to improve evidence-based care decisions. The quality of care decisions will be measured in the simulations and in a multiple-choice assessment administered before and after the patient simulations.
The project investigates the situation of patients with chronic pelvic and chronic belly pain before and after our group therapy.
Many patients with fibromyalgia have little understanding of their condition, leading to maladaptive pain cognitions and coping strategies. Current research has suggested the use of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in addition to cognitive patient education in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of pain neuroscience education in patients with fibromyalgia.