Pain medicine : the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Psychosocial Influences on Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia.
The purpose of this study was to examine psychosocial influences on exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH). ⋯ This study provides preliminary evidence that psychosocial variables, such as the family environment and mood states, can affect both pain sensitivity and the ability to modulate pain through exercise-induced hypoalgesia.
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Observational Study
Pain Increases the Risk of Developing Frailty in Older Adults with Osteoarthritis.
While osteoarthritis (OA)-related pain increases the risk of physical inactivity, disability, and falls, less is known about whether pain increases the risk of frailty. We investigated if people with OA reporting pain are more likely to develop frailty than people with OA without pain. ⋯ Pain related to OA might be an important factor influencing the relationship between OA and the development of frailty.
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Review Meta Analysis
Ear Acupuncture for Immediate Pain Relief-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
To systematically review the literature on the effectiveness of ear acupuncture (EA) for immediate pain relief. ⋯ Ear acupuncture may be a promising modality to be used for pain reduction within 48 hours, with a low side effect profile. Rigorous research is needed to establish definitive evidence of a clinically significant difference from controls or from other pain treatments.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Linearly Polarized Near-Infrared Irradiation Near the Stellate Ganglion Region on Pain and Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Neuropathic Pain.
Neuropathic pain associated with sympathetic overactivity can be effectively relieved by light irradiating the region near stellate ganglion (SGI), applied as an alternative to a conventional sympathetic blockade. The clinical effect of SGI on heart rate variability (HRV) and its association with pain outcomes require investigation. ⋯ Twelve sessions of SGI exerted time-dependent positive effects on pain and sympathovagal imbalance. HRV outcomes, including time and frequency domains, were an independent indicator of the clinical efficiency of SGI for treating pain in patients with neuropathic pain.