Journal: Neurology International
Article Title: Pain and the Brain: A Systematic Review of Methods, EEG Biomarkers, Limitations, and Future Directions
doi: 10.3390/neurolint17040046
Figure Lengend Snippet: Summary of study features, methods, findings, and limitations.
Article Snippet: Kenefati G et al. (2023) [ ] , Chronic pain group (CLBP) (pain > 6 mo, w/score > 4 on an 11–point pain scale) HC (no chronic pain) Age: 18–75 [CLBP Analysis: 15 participants] [Control Analysis: 15 participants] , High density EEG cap (Quick–Cap Neo Net, Compumedics Neuroscan, Charlotte, NC, USA) 64 Channels , Blindfolded w/mask Two sessions (5 min each) Recording A: eyes open Recording B: eyes closed [1000 Hz] , EOG Time–Frequency Representations , Weighted Mechanical Pinprick Stimulators (MRC Systems GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany): force of 32 mN and 256 mN, ~10 trials per force, interstimulus (10 s) , NRS: 0 = “no pain”, 10 = “worst imaginable pain”.
Techniques: Activity Assay, Transformation Assay, Control, Injection, Mann-Whitney U-Test, Comparison, Plasmid Preparation, Biomarker Discovery, Functional Assay, Activation Assay, Imaging, Inhibition, Derivative Assay, Sampling, Medications, Selection, Standard Deviation