Clinical Research on Pain: Advances and Challenges
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Sensory and Motor Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pain therapy; interventional pain management; cancer-related pain; hemodynamic perioperative management; goal-directed therapy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This special issue aims to investigate the latest developments and ongoing challenges in understanding and managing pain. It will bring together cutting-edge research, innovative therapeutic approaches, and expert insights to improve pain diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. The issue will cover a range of topics, such as novel analgesics, interventional pain management, pain genetics, and the role of technology in pain care. By exploring the complexities of pain and challenges in its management, this issue aims to foster collaboration and drive progress in the field. This collection of articles will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of pain research and practice, offering valuable insights for clinicians, researchers, and patients.
Dr. Mariateresa Giglio
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pain management
- chronic pain
- pain research
- analgesia
- multidisciplinary approach
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