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PAIN Reports is an official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). An open access multidisciplinary journal, PAIN Reports promotes a readily accessible forum that advances research on pain.

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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 21h
Li et al. developed a new single-session preventive psychological intervention targeting pain after surgery entirely based on experiences of patients and caregivers. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4fFeuCU
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Kaur et al. present a comprehensive synthesis of the findings from 29 studies on spinal cord stimulation. The results could serve as a valuable contribution in the spinal cord stimulation patient selection process. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4dIKJ1n
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Bradt et al. review use of electroencephalography globally to measure acute neonatal pain, initiate collaborations with key researchers in the field, and identify data for subsequent meta-analysis. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4dOkIhh
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Start learning before Bangkok with recorded #IASP2026 Refresher Courses on pain research, clinical practice, policy & education.~$29/course for IASP members; $49 for non-members. Separate PERC registration: bit.ly/46tW02C #PainEducation
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Di Domenico et al find that childhood discrimination is associated w/ higher multisite pain odds across multiple discrimination subtypes, revealing dose-dependent relationship independent of socioeconomic factors, adverse childhood experiences #PainReports bit.ly/4fbfHlk
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Pain Awareness Month Week 4: ADVANCE. Turn awareness into action through learning, collaboration & evidence sharing. Explore IASP's resources and share how you are advancing pain research, education or care: bit.ly/4zSCeLB #PainAwarenessMonth #IASP2026
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In their 2-cohort analysis, Jaltare et al. find that women with painful diabetic neuropathy have higher pain, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and worse small-fiber dysfunction compared with men. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PMrcVN
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Cheng et al. discuss motor deficit as a rare yet severe herpes zoster complication, more often diagnosed in men, characterized by a sensory loss phenotype and a poor prognosis. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4u1UvC1
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Bi et al. find that sleep disturbances and negative mood swings the day before an assessment can have a significant influence on ratings of perceived change the day after. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3RPYBzD
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Garcia et al. find that patients with facial pain disorders exhibited a heightened risk of suicide that was associated with considerable pain-related impairments. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PMrcoL
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Mesaroli et al. used advanced diffusion MRI to identify increased anisotropy and reduced orientation dispersion in sensorimotor projection fibers in chronic low back pain, implicating altered neurite architecture. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4vajjIR
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Pontiff et al. find that higher estimated cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with lower odds of chronic pain and with more favorable changes in pain severity in the general population. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4favaSH
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Mouatt et al. find that sleep heart rate is positively associated with analgesic prescription in Veterans, suggesting that lowering basal autonomic arousal may reduce analgesic use. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PMrbkH
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
De La Rosa et al. present the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Severity Score-Self Report, the first validated self-report measure of CRPS symptoms; it is accurate for tracking CRPS symptoms and diagnostic screening. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4dPtHi8
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Chen et al. find that despite overall hyposensitivity, there are race- and age-related differences in the relationships between clinical and laboratory-based pain among former professional American-style football players. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PMrax9
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Singh et al.’s case report quantifies the effect of stellate ganglion blockade on atopic airway disease, with a mechanistic review highlighting this as a potential immunomodulatory adjunct. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4f6NV9u
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Chrétien et al. find that whole-body vibration diminished mechanical hypersensitivity, restored limb use, and reduced cartilage damage in male and female mice with knee osteoarthritis, supporting its therapeutic potential. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PMra07
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Williams et al. find that methylglyoxal sex-dependently alters C-fiber activity-dependent slowing, potentially influencing spinal processing of noxious heat to drive heat hyperalgesia in males only. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PMr9JB
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Montmeat et al. find that monoclonal antibody inhibition of PAR2 reduces murine colitis visceral hypersensitivity, pain-related behaviors, and phenotype severity. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4dPcjKD
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Among 1,153 surgical patients, Garduño-López et al. report that 84% recovered by 1 month, and 16% reported pain and interference. Chronic pain history and thoracic/orthopedic surgery predicted risk, supporting early detection. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4q4ZPUH
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Campbell et al. find that patients with facial pain disorders exhibited a heightened risk of suicide that was associated with considerable pain-related impairments. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PMrcoL
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Bertoch et al. find that KLS-2031, a novel gene therapy for neuropathic pain, demonstrated a favorable safety profile and tolerability. Further studies are needed to confirm its safety and efficacy. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PoNiOg
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
@mahabermann.bsky.social et al. find that experiencing uncontrollable pain leads to lower perceived pain and relief pleasantness in a between-group design. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4aaXuRi
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
In their 2-cohort analysis, Sloan et al. find that women with painful diabetic neuropathy have higher pain, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and worse small-fiber dysfunction compared with men. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PMrcVN
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Hochreuter et al. developed the content of a new single-session intervention targeting pain after surgery entirely based on experiences of patients and parents. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4fFeuCU
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Adriaansen et al. find that motor deficit is a rare yet severe herpes zoster complication, more often diagnosed in men, characterized by a sensory loss phenotype and a poor prognosis. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4u1UvC1
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Two #WC2026 workshops examine placebo/nocebo mechanisms, featuring @christianbuchel.bsky.social and @ulrikebingel.bsky.social. Register: bit.ly/4qx0aOI
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Temp et al. find that whole-body vibration diminished mechanical hypersensitivity, restored limb use, and reduced cartilage damage in male and female mice with knee osteoarthritis, supporting its therapeutic potential. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3PMra07
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Ellie here: On 26 October, the #WC2026 Pain and Placebo SIG Symposium will examine study design, expectation measurement and bias reduction. Faculty include @crblease.bsky.social and international placebo researchers. Separate registration: bit.ly/4fDr6c1
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Pain science advances when global perspectives come together. More than 5,000 pain professionals will meet in Bangkok for #WC2026, with plenary speakers from around the world, including @anninaschmid.bsky.social. Meet the faculty: bit.ly/4qx0aOI
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Gunawan et al. review use of electroencephalography globally to measure acute neonatal pain, initiate collaborations with key researchers in the field, and identify data for subsequent meta-analysis. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4dOkIhh
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Cherin et al. find that channel-based peak alpha frequency methods, but not component-based methods, distinguish widespread from localized pain in chronic pelvic pain groups, reflecting global cortical dysfunction. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3RPYBzD
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Ahmad et al.’s case report quantifies the effect of stellate ganglion blockade on atopic airway disease, with a mechanistic review highlighting this as a potential immunomodulatory adjunct. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4f6NV9u
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Malik et al. find that childhood discrimination is associated w/ higher multisite pain odds across multiple discrimination subtypes, revealing a dose-dependent relationship independent of socioeconomic factors and adverse childhood experiences #PainReports bit.ly/4fbfHlk
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Edelbroek et al.’s review determined that the evidence supporting psychological factors as predictors of spinal cord stimulation outcomes is markedly inconsistent and exhibits substantial variability. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3R0kHj7
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Meet Ellie, the official ambassador of #IASP2026. She will share helpful reminders, Congress resources, and insights about Bangkok and Thai culture before welcoming the global pain community, 26–30 October 2026: bit.ly/4hhdGow
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Havstad et al. find that higher estimated cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with lower odds of chronic pain and with more favorable changes in pain severity in the general population. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4pz3ryc
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Bring your group, lab, or team to #IASP2026. Groups of five or more receive 10% off registration when submitted together and paid in one transaction. Join the global pain community in Bangkok, 26–30 October: bit.ly/4qx0aOI
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Tamayo et al. report positive association between sleep heart rate and analgesic prescription in US veterans, suggesting that lowering basal autonomic arousal may reduce analgesic use. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4gFf7Nr
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Gilliam et al. used advanced diffusion MRI to identify increased anisotropy and reduced orientation dispersion in sensorimotor projection fibers in chronic low back pain, implicating altered neurite architecture. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4ygHTtV
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Bruehl et al. present the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Severity Score-Self Report: the first validated self-report measure of complex regional pain syndrome symptoms, accurate for tracking CRPS symptoms and diagnostic screening: bit.ly/4eR1mda #PainReports
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Despite overall hyposensitivity, Meints et al. identify race- and age-related differences in the relationships between clinical and laboratory-based pain among former professional American-style football players. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4vjVbTN
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Velichkova et al. find that methylglyoxal, implicated in painful diabetic neuropathy, sex-dependently alters C-fiber activity-dependent slowing, potentially influencing spinal processing of noxious heat to drive heat hyperalgesia in males only #PainReports bit.ly/4gQO4i7
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Ritoux et al. find that PAR2 activation in the colon elicits pain-related signaling. Monoclonal antibody inhibition of PAR2 reduces murine colitis visceral hypersensitivity, pain-related behaviors, and phenotype severity. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4p1yZMX
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Lang et al. review pain in multiple sclerosis: heterogeneity of pain phenotypes, underlying mechanisms, and clinical implications for individualized multimodal treatment. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4cGrXHl
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Kühn et al. identify six factors influence the acceptance of pain neuroscience education: clear communication, biomedical beliefs, personal relevance, tailored setting, strong clinician relationships, provider confidence, and role clarity. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/41RLNKV
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Blandhol et al. review existing models of coping with health-related stress or pain and propose a new model of coping with chronic pain, emphasizing dynamic processes. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4sQByS0
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Rouch et al. find that paternal bonding style of psychological denial of autonomy may contribute to subsequent chronic pain in mid-life. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/3OYfK9d
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Sperandio et al. explore the links between adverse life events and pain, depression, and anxiety comorbidities from adolescence to young adulthood, including the role of brain structure. Learn more in #PainReports bit.ly/4cJMzPh
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PAIN Reports @painreports.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The #2026WorldCongressOnPain brings together multidisciplinary experts from around the globe to exchange ideas and share knowledge. Expand your understanding of Neuromodulation this October in Bangkok: bit.ly/4qx0aOI #IASP2026
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