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Pain and therapy

ISSN 2193-8237

2 papers in the library · 9 citations · publishing 2023-2024

Papers

Promising Subjective and Objective Benefits of Modified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training for Chinese Adults with Chronic Pain: A Pilot Randomized Control Study.

Pain and therapy December 1, 2023 Shuanghong Chen, Xubin Gao, Ting Shi et al. 6 citations

A culturally adapted mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program for Chinese adults with chronic pain led to greater short-term reductions in pain catastrophizing compared with treatment as usual, though the effect was not maintained at three months. Among participants who completed the program, MBSR also reduced pain interference and perceived stress. Brain scans showed that both groups had decreased regional homogeneity in the frontal lobe, while increased activity in the cerebellum anterior lobe was unique to the MBSR group. The findings suggest modest benefits of a culturally adapted MBSR program for certain pain-related outcomes in Chinese adults with chronic pain.

DOI: 10.1007/s40122-023-00551-9 Full text Chinese adults Chronic pain Mindfulness-based stress reduction Pilot rct +1

Ketamine as Treatment for Cluster Headache: A Systematic Review of Literature and a Case Series.

Pain and therapy June 1, 2024 Johannes Neumann, Helmar Bornemann-Cimenti, Gudrun Rumpold-Seitlinger et al. 3 citations

Cluster headache is a severe neurological condition causing intense pain that often resists standard treatments. A systematic review of four uncontrolled case series (68 patients total) suggests ketamine might reduce cluster headache pain, but the evidence is limited and highly heterogeneous. In a small cohort study of ten patients treated with ketamine infusions, patient satisfaction was high. Despite the weak evidence, ketamine may be a potential therapeutic option, and randomized controlled trials are needed.

DOI: 10.1007/s40122-024-00606-5 Full text Quality of life Systematic review Treatment Cluster headaches +4