Frontiers in Pain Research

Systematic Review

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Efficacy and safety of the thumbtack needle for neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Pain

Jinyi He
Peng Lai
Xingyao Chen
Jiacheng Liu
Ziyu Wang
Chenyang Jia
Yu Liu
Shirui Cheng

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1687334

799 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Pain severity and opioid use in patients with spine-related diagnoses

in Musculoskeletal Pain

Chijioke M. Okeke
Javeria Khalid
J. Douglas Thornton
Rajender R. Aparasu

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1703201

838 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Examining associations among daily discrimination, psychosocial risk factors, and pain outcomes in people with chronic low back pain

in Pain Mechanisms

Joanna M. Hobson
Matthew C. Morris
Robert E. Sorge
D. Leann Long
Tammie Quinn
Demario S. Overstreet
Asia M. Wiggins
Eeshaan K. Bajaj
Jonas G. Dembowski
Edwin N. Aroke

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1531187

817 views

Systematic Review

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Pericapsular nerve group block combined with lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block for hip surgery: a meta-analysis

in Clinical Trials, Methods, and Evidence Synthesis

Fan Yang
Qiang Tang
Bing Wang
Le Chen

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1723417

675 views

Systematic Review

Published on 09 Jan 2026

Initial estimates of the minimal clinically important difference for the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory: a systematic meta-analysis

in Neuropathic Pain

Alexandra Canori
Rebecca Howard
Jeffrey Bower
David Putrino
Laura Tabacof

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1637741

727 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Jan 2026

Pain, sleep, fatigue, and health-related quality of life in pediatric sickle cell disease: a serial multiple mediator analysis

in Pediatric Pain

James W. Varni

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1725113

355 views

Clinical Trial

Published on 05 Jan 2026

A randomized controlled trial of acupoint application for postherpetic neuralgia

in Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Pain

Shizhuang Zhu
Chengzhang Wu
Bingyu Pu
Jingke Nie
Hongyan Song
Xiuzhen Su
Jianxin Zhang
Jian Wang
Dianhui Yang

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1637449

1,163 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 18 Dec 2025

Cross-sectional comparison of cannabis use in adults with neuropathic versus non-neuropathic pain

in Neuropathic Pain

Carl Joshua P. Laroya
Crystal Lederhos Smith
Ross J. Bindler
Michael G. McDonell
Jamie Lewis
Marian Wilson

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1677391

1,156 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Dec 2025

Patient-controlled subcutaneous analgesia with hydromorphone in cancer pain management

in Cancer Pain

Zhongkai Wang
Pengqing Jiao

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1674672

1,052 views

Policy and Practice Reviews

Published on 16 Dec 2025

Designing and implementing solution-oriented team science initiatives—a chronic pain example

in Musculoskeletal Pain

Nele A. Haelterman
Armen N. Akopian
Kyle D. Allen
Yenisel Cruz-Almeida
Christopher R. Donnelly
Brendan Lee
Rebecca Lenzi
Anne-Marie Malfait
Marie Mancini
Maryann E. Martone

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1669072

1,018 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Dec 2025

Minimally important difference and responsiveness to change for numerical rating scale of menstrual pain severity: a psychometric study

in Abdominal and Pelvic Pain

Chen X. Chen
Jingyue Wu
Chiyoung Lee
Juyoung Park
Hyochol Ahn
Lifeng Lin
Kurt Kroenke

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1655464

1,160 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Dec 2025

Identifying and characterizing clinical subgroups in individuals with endometriosis

in Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Pain

Sophia Åkerblom
Ingrid Peppler Jönsson
Åsa Ringqvist
Johanna Nordengren
Xiang Zhao

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1610109

874 views

Review

Published on 11 Dec 2025

The clinical application progress of multimodal analgesia strategy in enhanced recovery after surgery: a narrative review

in Pharmacological Treatment of Pain

Lin Yang
Wang Lou
Yang Jiang
Lina Yang
Dongna Wang
Jiapeng Wang

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1680157

2,575 views

Review

Published on 10 Dec 2025

Translational validity of quantitative sensory testing in chronic pain neuro-sensitization: guide of use and interpretation in osteoarthritis animal models

in Veterinary and Comparative Pain

Marilyn Frézier
Aliénor Delsart
Manuela Lefort-Holguin
Sarah Lachapelle
Colombe Otis
Bertrand Lussier
Hélène Beaudry
Aude Castel
Eric Troncy

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1709275

1,516 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Dec 2025

From randomized controlled trial to real world clinical evidence: effectiveness and engagement of in-home virtual reality pain treatment for chronic pain in older adults

in Geriatric Pain

Todd Maddox
Josh Sackman
Emily Judge
Roselani Maddox
Robert Bonakdar
Beth D. Darnall

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1694007

1,333 views

Perspective

Published on 08 Dec 2025

Putting pain into words: the psalms of lament as an aid for the alexithymic

in Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Pain

Emmanuel Bäckryd

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1659170

744 views

Clinical Trial

Accepted on 04 Dec 2025

Clinical Evaluation of the Peripheral Perfusion Index as a Predictor of Femoral Nerve Block Efficacy in Unilateral Arthroscopic Meniscal Surgery

in Clinical Trials, Methods, and Evidence Synthesis

yao Gong
li Zhang
qi He
Wei Wei
cuo mao ji Zhang

Frontiers in Pain Research

566 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Dec 2025

Comparing self-reported sleep quality and wearable-derived sleep metrics in middle-aged and older adults with chronic pain: a psychometric study

in Pain Research Methods

Soamy Montesino-Goicolea
Pedro Antonio Valdes-Hernandez
Olga Nin
Cameron Smith
Eric C. Porges
Yenisel Cruz-Almeida

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1704377

1,328 views

Systematic Review

Published on 03 Dec 2025

Reporting and methodological quality of systematic reviews underpinning clinical practice guidelines for low back pain: a meta-epidemiological study

in Pain Research Methods

Adam Khan
Will Roberts
Landon Frank
Anna Lillie
Trevor Torgerson
Aaron Pierce
Aaron Relic
Abdurrahman Khattab
Trevor Bright
Micah Hartwell

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1704833

1,388 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Dec 2025

Nociception level index as a tool of measuring pain objectively in patients with complex regional pain syndrome: a feasibility study

in Pain Research Methods

Ibrahim Umar
Avraham Tenenbaum
Arik Tzour
Amran Khalaia
Michael Grach

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1669794

1,087 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Nov 2025

Associations between COVID-19 impact and subsequent substance use in adolescents with chronic pain

in Pediatric Pain

Bridget A. Nestor
Camila Koike
Kimberly Pokstis
Nicole Tacugue
Jack Dandaraw
Kristina Wright
Christine Greco
Elissa R. Weitzman
Lydia A. Shrier
Joe Kossowsky

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1695346

964 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Nov 2025

Significant influence of low positive affect on pain: impact of COVID-19 on affect and daily chronic non-cancer pain trajectories in women

in Pain Mechanisms

Quinte T. Y. Kuper
Sophie F. Waardenburg
Lars Visseren
Ellen M. M. Jongen
Richel Lousberg
Therese A. M. J. van Amelsvoort
Andrea J. R. Balthasar

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1612328

860 views

Review

Published on 20 Nov 2025

The potential application of electrophysiological indicators in TMS treatment for MOH

in Headache

Danqing Xiao
Haochi Han
Huailian Guo
Zhuotong Li
Yang He
Jingqi Ma
Hong Jiang

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1689847

872 views

Systematic Review

Published on 20 Nov 2025

How non-specific low back pain affects gait kinematics: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Musculoskeletal Pain

Fulvio Dal Farra
Nicola Francesco Lopomo
Matteo Fascia
Emilia Scalona
Serena Cerfoglio
Veronica Cimolin

Frontiers in Pain Research

doi 10.3389/fpain.2025.1693068

1,322 views

945 articles

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Efficacy and safety of the thumbtack needle for neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Pain severity and opioid use in patients with spine-related diagnoses

Examining associations among daily discrimination, psychosocial risk factors, and pain outcomes in people with chronic low back pain

Pericapsular nerve group block combined with lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block for hip surgery: a meta-analysis

Initial estimates of the minimal clinically important difference for the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory: a systematic meta-analysis

Pain, sleep, fatigue, and health-related quality of life in pediatric sickle cell disease: a serial multiple mediator analysis

A randomized controlled trial of acupoint application for postherpetic neuralgia

Cross-sectional comparison of cannabis use in adults with neuropathic versus non-neuropathic pain

Patient-controlled subcutaneous analgesia with hydromorphone in cancer pain management

Designing and implementing solution-oriented team science initiatives—a chronic pain example

Minimally important difference and responsiveness to change for numerical rating scale of menstrual pain severity: a psychometric study

Identifying and characterizing clinical subgroups in individuals with endometriosis

The clinical application progress of multimodal analgesia strategy in enhanced recovery after surgery: a narrative review

Translational validity of quantitative sensory testing in chronic pain neuro-sensitization: guide of use and interpretation in osteoarthritis animal models

From randomized controlled trial to real world clinical evidence: effectiveness and engagement of in-home virtual reality pain treatment for chronic pain in older adults

Putting pain into words: the psalms of lament as an aid for the alexithymic

Clinical Evaluation of the Peripheral Perfusion Index as a Predictor of Femoral Nerve Block Efficacy in Unilateral Arthroscopic Meniscal Surgery

Comparing self-reported sleep quality and wearable-derived sleep metrics in middle-aged and older adults with chronic pain: a psychometric study

Reporting and methodological quality of systematic reviews underpinning clinical practice guidelines for low back pain: a meta-epidemiological study

Nociception level index as a tool of measuring pain objectively in patients with complex regional pain syndrome: a feasibility study

Associations between COVID-19 impact and subsequent substance use in adolescents with chronic pain

Significant influence of low positive affect on pain: impact of COVID-19 on affect and daily chronic non-cancer pain trajectories in women

The potential application of electrophysiological indicators in TMS treatment for MOH

How non-specific low back pain affects gait kinematics: a systematic review and meta-analysis