Pain Research & Management

Article	Citations
Sound-Induced Flash Illusions Support Cortex Hyperexcitability in Fibromyalgia	81
A Comparison of the Effects of Acupressure and Music on Venipuncture Pain Intensity in Children: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial	64
Analgesic Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Anterior Quadratus Lumborum Block at the L2 Level in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: A Single-Center, Randomized Controlled Trial	41
Association of COMT Val158Met Polymorphism with Fibromyalgia in Khartoum State, Sudan	37
Perineural Administration of Botulinum Toxin for Chronic Pain Management: A Narrative Review	34
Opioid‐Free Anesthesia in Perioperative Care: Findings From a Swedish Web‐Based Survey	31
A Review of the Biochemical Diagnostic Biomarkers in Migraine: New Perspectives in Diagnostics	27
Short-Term Efficacy of High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Alleviating Pain in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Single-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial	22
Orientin Reduces the Effects of Repeated Procedural Neonatal Pain in Adulthood: Network Pharmacology Analysis, Molecular Docking Analysis, and Experimental Validation	21
Knowledge and Attitudes regarding Temporomandibular Disorders among Postgraduate Dental Students and Practicing Dentists in Western China: A Questionnaire-Based Observational Investigation	21
Continuous Intra-Arterial Blood Pressure Monitoring Improves the Efficiency of Percutaneous Balloon Compression of the Trigeminal Ganglion for Trigeminal Neuralgia	20
Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Temporary Spinal Cord Stimulation versus Pulsed Radiofrequency for Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial	20
Revealing the Central Mechanism of Acupuncture for Primary Dysmenorrhea Based on Neuroimaging: A Narrative Review	19
How Do We Treat Children with Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome and Is the Biopsychosocial Model Also Being Applied? A Scoping Review	18
Comparison of Safety and Efficacy of Anesthesia Methods in Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Network Meta‐Analysis	18
Efficacy of Internal Heat Acupuncture Combined with High-Voltage Long-Duration Pulsed Radiofrequency on Subacute Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Retrospective Study	18
Efficacy and Safety of Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation in the Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis: A Multicenter Randomized Open‐Labeled Controlled Clinical Study	16
Pain Status and Disability in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Adults in China: Evidence From CHARLS 2020	16
Does Postgraduate Education Deepen Temporomandibular Disorders Insights for Dental Professionals?	16
Pudendal Nerve Pulsed Radiofrequency Effectively Alleviates Perineal Pain in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Retrospective Study	16
Biomarkers for Chronic Pain: Significance and Summary of Recent Advances	15
Comparing Intranasal Midazolam, Oral Melatonin, and Distraction Cards for Pain and Stress Management in Pediatric Intravenous Line Insertion: A Randomized Controlled Trial	15
Effects of a Rehabilitation Program Combined with Pain Management That Targets Pain Perception and Activity Avoidance in Older Patients with Acute Vertebral Compression Fracture: a Randomised Controll	15
Self‐Efficacy, Self‐Management and Use of Smartphone Apps for Low‐Back Pain	15
Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase Inhibitor TPPU Alleviates Nab-Paclitaxel-Induced Peripheral Neuropathic Pain via Suppressing NF-κB Signalling in the Spinal Cord of a Rat	15

Clinical Application of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Device for Safe and Secure IANB by Any Operator	14
Advances and Pitfalls of Specialized Pain Care through Public and Private Health Care Providers in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands: A Physician’s Survey	14
Comparison of Two Manual Therapy Programs, including Tendon Gliding Exercises as a Common Adjunct, While Managing the Participants with Chronic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	14
Objective Evaluation of Chronic Low-Back Pain Using Serum Lipids: The Role of the Doctor-Patient Relationship	13
Association Between Eye Color and Postoperative Pain in Female Patients With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis in Mandibular Molars: A Prospective, Parallel‐Group, Observational Study	13
A Survey of Neck Pain among Dentists of the Lebanese Community	12
Neuropathic Pain Medication and Antidepressant Use after Disability Pension in Patients with Spinal Cord Stimulation for Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome	12
Exploring the Causal Link Between Plasma Lipidome and Trigeminal Neuralgia Using Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization	11
Analgesic Efficacy of Ketoprofen Transdermal Patch versus Ibuprofen Oral Tablet on Postendodontic Pain in Patients with Irreversible Pulpitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial	11
Mental Imagery Enhances Pain Reduction and Visual Processing in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: A Comparative Study	11
Analysis of Risk Prediction Model for Recurrence of Trigeminal Neuralgia After Percutaneous Balloon Compression	11
Comparative Efficacy of Low‐Level Laser Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture in Women With Dysmenorrhea and Autonomic Imbalance: A Pilot Randomized‐Controlled Trial	11
Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling for Trigger Point Inactivation in the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia Mixed with Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Prospective and Controlled Clinical Study	10
Mechanism and Pharmacodynamic Substance Basis of Raw and Wine-Processed Evodia rutaecarpa on Smooth Muscle Cells of Dysmenorrhea Mice	10
Analgesic Effect of Passive Range-of-Motion Exercise on the Healthy Side for Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Trial	10
Analgesic Medication in Fibromyalgia Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study	10
Neuropathic Pain Was Associated with Central Sensitivity Syndrome in Patients with Preoperative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Using the painDETECT and Central Sensitization Inventory Questionnaires: A Cross-	10
Multidisciplinary and Nonpharmacological Management of Pain in Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)	10
Far-Contralateral Oblique (FCO) Sacroiliac Joint Injection: Description of a Novel Technique	9
Multidisciplinary Approach to Spinal Cord Stimulation for Persistent Spinal Pain Syndromes: A 65‐Month Integrated Data Collection From the Belgian Neuro‐Pain® Real‐World Data Register	9
High Serum Lipase Level is Associated With Increased Analgesic Use in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Pancreatitis	9
Functional Alterations of the Basal Ganglia Are Associated with Voluntary Activation of the Core Stabilizing Muscles in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study	9
Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Combined With Capacitive‐Resistive Therapy in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial	9
Effect of a Multimodal Pain Therapy Concept Including Intensive Physiotherapy on the Perception of Pain and the Quality of Life of Patients With Chronic Back Pain: A Prospective Observational Multicen	9
Pain Neuroscience Education and Resistance Training in Women With Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Control Pilot Study	9
Assessment of Chronic Postsurgical Pain Knowledge Among Surgical Nurses in a Turkish University Hospital	9
Multimodal Active Physiotherapy Versus Multimodal Passive Physiotherapy for Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Dual Outcomes of Physical and Mental Health	8
Correlation Analysis between Residual Pain after Vertebral Augmentation and the Diffusion Distribution of Bone Cement: A Retrospective Cohort Study	8
Exploring the Analgesic Initiation Mechanism of Tuina in the Dorsal Root Ganglion of Minor CCI Rats via the TRPV1/TRPA1‐cGMP Pathway	8
Pharmacological Postoperative Pain Management for Paediatric Dental Extractions Under General Anaesthesia: A Systematic Review	8
Interpectoral and Pectoserratus Plane Block vs. Local Anesthetic Infiltration for Partial Mastectomy: A Prospective Randomized Trial	8
Systematic Review of Methods for Individual Prediction of Postoperative Pain	8
Effects of Erector Spinae Plane Block and Quadratus Lumborum Block on Postoperative Opioid Consumption in Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial	8
Nonpharmacological Complementary Interventions for the Management of Pain after Third Molar Surgery: An Umbrella Review of Current Meta-Analyses	8
Efficacy of Cabbage Leaf versus Cooling Gel Pad or Diclofenac Gel for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Open-Labeled Controlled Clinical Trial	8
Coping Strategies with Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder: A Qualitative Study	7
Knee Osteoarthritis: Kinesiophobia and Isometric Strength of Quadriceps in Women	7
Exploring Labor Analgesia as an Alternative to Caesarean Section: A Cross‐Sectional Study on What Influences Painless Delivery Intentions Amongst Pregnant Women	7
Biomechanical Comparisons of Two Types of Tuina in Treating Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Finite Element Analysis	7
The Helplessness Dimension of Pain Catastrophizing Mediates the Relation between PTSD Symptoms and Pain Rehabilitation Measures	7
High Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Vigorous Physical Activity Relate to Select Pain Sensitivity Assessments in Healthy Adults: A Cross‐Sectional Study	7
Noninferiority of Ultrasound‐Guided Modified Intercostal Block to Traditional Approach for Analgesia After Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum in Children: A Randomized Trial	6
Improvement in Disability Mediates the Effect of Self-Efficacy on Pain Relief in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients with Exercise Therapy	6
Efficacy and Safety of Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Balloon Compression under Local Anesthesia for Recurrent Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Prospective Study	6
CAV-1 Overexpression Exacerbates the Manifestation in EPAC-1-Induced Chronic Postsurgical Pain in Rats	6
Clinical Efficacy of Acupuncture Combined With Conventional Therapy for C5 Nerve Root Palsy After Posterior Cervical Decompression Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study	6
Clinical Effects and Safety of Auricular Acupressure as an Adjunct Therapy on Postoperative Pain among Patients with Hip Fracture: A Meta-Analysis	6
Research Trends in Pain Management After Thoracoscopic Surgery (2015–2024): A Bibliometric Analysis	5
Longus Colli Tendinitis: Analysis of MRI and Clinical Features With Predictive Pain Risk Model Development	5
Best Evidence Summary for Perioperative Pain Management in Patients With Pectus Excavatum	5

The Concept of Pain in Children Attending Primary School: Implications for School‐Based Pain Education	5
Methylprednisolone as an Adjunct to Local Infiltration on Laminoplasty or Laminectomy before Wound Closure: A Randomized Controlled Trial	5
Effects of Contact‐Heat Stimulation Intensity on the Reliability of Subjective Pain Rating of Individuals With Different Heat Tolerance	5
Efficacy of Acupuncture Combined with Patient-Controlled Analgesia in the Treatment of Acute Pain after Back Surgery: A Meta-Analysis	5
Machine Learning and ECG‐Derived Biomarkers for Objective Pain Assessment: An Explainable AI Approach Toward Precision Pain Management	5
Association Between Chronic Pain and Jumping‐to‐Conclusions Behaviour	5
Comparison between Dynamic Stabilization and Instrumented Fusion in the Treatment of Spinal Stenosis with Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis	5
How Does Physical Activity During Youth Affect the Development of Multisite Musculoskeletal Pain or Discomfort in Young Adults?	4
Electroacupuncture at ST36 Alleviates Visceral Hypersensitivity by Suppressing Eosinophil‐Induced TRPV1 Expression on Duodenum	4
Effects of the MR-DTI Characteristics of the Trigeminal Ganglion Target on Radiofrequency Treatment in Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Retrospective Observational Clinical Study	4
Acupuncture for Chronic Prostatitis or Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	4
Erratum to “miR-223 Inhibits the Polarization and Recruitment of Macrophages via NLRP3/IL-1 β Pathway to Meliorate Neuropathic Pain”	4
Evaluation of the Relationship Between the Grade of Lumbar Foraminal Spinal Stenosis and Outcomes of Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment	4
Preoperative Ketamine Gargle for Prevention of Postoperative Sore Throat After Tracheal Intubation in Adults: A Meta‐Analysis	4
Progress in Research on Alleviating the Symptoms Associated With Advanced Cancer Using Traditional Chinese Medicine	4
Neuropathic Pain Relief after Surgical Neurolysis in Patients with Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries: A Preliminary Report	4
Dynamics of Acute Postsurgical Pain over the Last Decade: A Bibliometric Analysis	4
Challenges in Nurses’ Use of Behaviour Change Techniques in Chronic Pain Management	4
The Effect of Oral Magnesium Supplement on Postoperative Pain Following Mandibular Third Molar Surgery: A Split‐Mouth Randomized Placebo‐Controlled Trial	4
Blockade of Piezo2 Pathway Attenuates Inflammatory and Neuropathic Pain in the Orofacial Area	4
The Relationship between Pain Catastrophizing and Cognitive Function in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Scoping Review	4
Response in Patients With Persistent Pelvic Pain to Motor Imagery Through Auditory or Visual Input—A Pilot Randomized Trial	4
Association Between Migraine and Frailty Among Middle‐Aged and Older Adults: A Cross‐Sectional Study Based on CHARLS	4
Assessment of Analgesic Efficacy of Bilateral Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Pain following Lumbar Laminectomy: A Single-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial	4
Assessment of Clinical Analgesic Levels and Serum Biomarkers in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Diclofenac and Methotrexate Combined Therapy	4
The Mediating Role of WBC in the Relationship Between Triglyceride–Glucose Index and Chronic Pain: Evidence From NHANES 2001–2004 Data	4
Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Improving Pain and Function in Comparison with Other Techniques in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	4
The Impact of a Novel Methodological Process for Needling Scars, Fascia, and Muscles in the Management of Myofascial Dysfunction and Chronic Pain in a Population Living With Social and Health Inequiti	4
Artificial Intelligence for Automatic Pain Assessment: Research Methods and Perspectives	4
Pain Management in Mandibular Molars With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: Mechanisms, Clinical Efficacy and Current Evidence: A Narrative Review	4
Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment of Painful Temporomandibular Disorders: A Literature Review Supplemented by Own Clinical Experience	4
A Reflexive Thematic Analysis Exploring the Experiences of People Using the Curable App for Chronic Pain	3
Sex Is Not an Independent Predictor of Exercise‐Induced Pain After Adjustment for Performance and Pain Sensitivity	3
Dexamethasone Coanalgesic Administration in Steroid Naïve and Steroid Non-Naïve Patients for the Prevention of Pain Flares after Palliative Radiotherapy for Bone Metastases	3
Cognitive Neuroscience of Pain	3
Musculoskeletal Pain Phenotypes in Private Orthopedic Clinics in Mexico, Including Mixed Pain: A Multicenter Study	3
The Analgesic Enhancing Effects of Coupling M1 and PMC rTMS on Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury: An fNIRS Study	3
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Effects of Music Therapy and Inhalation Aromatherapy on Pain Intensity, Anxiety, and Fear Levels in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography: A Randomized Controlled Trial	3
Appropriate Combination of Nalbuphine Combined With Esketamine for Weakly Opioid Anesthesia in Postlaparoscopic Cholecystectomy Analgesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial	3
The Effect of Dry Needling on Sleep Quality in Individuals With Musculoskeletal Pain Disorders	3
Relative Prevalence and Associated Factors of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I in Patients with Radial Head Fractures Treated with Open Reduction and Internal Fixation: A Cross-Sectional Study	3
Herbomineral Medicine Peedanil Gold Exerts Analgesia in Neuropathy by Moderating Inflammatory Response and TRP Channel Expression in Sprague Dawley Rat Surgical Chronic Constriction Injury Model	3
Does a Positive Response to Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection Identify Patients Who Can Avoid Surgery for Two Years?	3
The Effect of Pain Coping Strategies on Perceived Social Support and Acceptance of Pain in Elderly Individuals With Chronic Pain	3
Neuropathic Component Characteristics in Chronic Secondary Musculoskeletal Pain After Postmenopausal Osteoporotic Fractures: A Pilot Cross‐Sectional Study	3
Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block for Postoperative Pain Management after Open Oncologic Abdominal Surgery	3
Efficacy of Scapular Functional and Cervical Isometric Exercises in the Management of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Comparative Trial	3
Radiofrequency and Cryoneurolysis in Pain Management: Development, Technique, and Application	3
The Different Effects of Firsthand Pain and Nonpain Electrical Stimulation on Pain Empathy: An EEG Study	3
Depression, Quality of Life and Medication Use Among Patients With Chronic Pain: A Cross‐Sectional Study	3
Impulsivity Is Related to Prescription Opioid Misuse in People With Chronic Pain Through Pain Catastrophizing and Emotional Distress	3
Ultraviolet B Treatment of the Forearm Alters Supraspinal Nociceptive Processing	3
Noncredible Complaints and Symptom Validity in Patients With Chronic Pain	3
Evaluation of Patient Comfort and Impact of Different Anesthesia Techniques on the Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis Applications by Comparing Gow-Gates Mandibular Block Anesthesia with Auriculot	3
Dexmedetomidine Combined With Patient‐Controlled Analgesia for Palliative Sedation in Terminal‐Stage Cancer Patients With Refractory Pain: A Retrospective Analysis of Nine Cases	3
Effect of Local Anesthesia at the Bone Collection Site of Iliac Bone Grafting on Autonomic Nervous System Activity and Circulatory Dynamics in Alveolar Cleft Treatment	3
Racial, Ethnic, and Language-Based Inequities in Inpatient Opioid Prescribing by Diagnosis from Internal Medicine Services, a Retrospective Cohort Study	3
Study on the Correlation between Pain and Cytokine Expression in the Peripheral Blood of Patients with Bone Metastasis of Malignant Cancer Treated Using External Radiation Therapy	2
Surgical Reduction and Direct Repair Using Pedicle Screw-Rod-Hook Fixation in Adult Patients with Low-Grade Isthmic Spondylolisthesis	2
The Effectiveness of Various Types of Electrical Stimulation of the Spinal Cord for Chronic Pain in Patients with Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Literature Review	2
A Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study of Pain among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Thailand	2
Ultrasound-Guided Rhomboid Block versus Paravertebral Block in Postoperative Analgesia for Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial	2
Knowledge and Perceived Readiness to Use Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Primary Dysmenorrhea Among Female Undergraduates of the University of Ibadan	2
Quadratus Lumborum Block versus Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Acetabular Fracture Surgery by Stoppa Method: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Noninferiority Trial	2
Do Temporomandibular Disorder Patients with Joint Pain Exhibit Forward Head Posture? A Cephalometric Study	2
Use of Nonpharmacologic Interventions by Adults With High‐Impact Chronic Pain in the United States: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis	2
Neuroimaging Studies of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome	2
Patient-Controlled Intravenous Analgesia with or without Ultrasound-Guided Bilateral Intercostal Nerve Blocks in Children Undergoing the Nuss Procedure: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Controlled Trial	2
Monitoring Everyday Upper Extremity Function in Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Secondary, Retrospective Analysis from ncRNAPain	2
The German Version of the Treatment Expectations in Chronic Pain Scale: A Cross‐Sectional Validation Study	2
Potential S1 Nerve Root Blocks Associated with Sacroiliac Joint Injections	2
The Pain Intensity/Quality and Pain Site Association with Muscle Activity and Muscle Activity Distribution in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: Using a Generalized Linear Mixed Model Analysis	2
Tooth Sensitivity Following Hydrogen Peroxide Bleaching With and Without Ozone: A Randomized Controlled Trial	2
Psychological Profiles and Their Relevance with Temporomandibular Disorder Symptoms in Preorthodontic Patients	2
Clinical Tests and Functional Capacity in Office Workers With Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain Between Mild and Moderate Pain Intensity: A Comparative Study	2
Antinociceptive Effects and Interaction Mechanisms of Intrathecal Pentazocine and Neostigmine in Two Different Pain Models in Rats	2
Perioperative Protocol of Ankle Fracture and Distal Radius Fracture Based on Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program: A Multicenter Prospective Clinical Controlled study	2
Mechanical Pain is a Main Type of Pain in Patients With Advanced Knee Osteoarthritis	2
Investigation of the Relationship Between Type D Personality and Depression, Anxiety and Somatosensory Amplification in Patients With Fibromyalgia	2

Poor Sleep Quality Worsens Static and Dynamic Balance Control in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross‐Sectional Study	2
The Impact and Correlation of Anxiety and Depression on Pressure Pain Threshold of Acupoints in Patients with Chronic Pelvic Inflammatory Disease	2
Differences and Correlations of Anxiety, Sleep Quality, and Pressure-Pain Threshold between Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Asymptomatic People	2
Relationship between Fear-Avoidance Beliefs and Reaction Time Changes Prior to and following Exercise-Induced Muscle Fatigue in Chronic Low Back Pain	2
Application of Ketamine in Pain Management and the Underlying Mechanism	2