Advances in Chronic Pain and Related Management
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Anesthesiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
Interests: chronic pain; musculoskeletal pain; neuropathic pain; fibromyalgia syndrome; somatoform disorder; post-COVID syndrome; small fiber disease; invasive pain therapy; vagus stimulation; quality of life
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Dear Colleagues,
Chronic pain is a significant health burden in industrialized societies, being a leading cause of disability. It is highly prevalent and often coexists with psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and cognitive disorders. Chronic pain impacts quality of life and generates substantial social health expenses, including economic costs from absenteeism, reduced productivity, and disability. Despite its prevalence, there is no proven effective therapy for chronic pain management, leading to international resolutions recognizing adequate pain therapy as a human right. With population aging, chronic pain is expected to increase, further raising social health costs. Chronic pain is a multidimensional phenomenon involving cognitive, emotional, and physiological aspects. This Special Issue aims to explore the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and management of chronic pain, focusing on patient experiences and advancing research in the field. Researchers are invited to contribute original studies or reviews to provide clinical updates and perspectives on chronic pain management.
Prof. Dr. Sabine Sator
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- chronic pain
- musculoskeletal pain
- neuropathic pain
- fibromyalgia syndrome
- somatoform disorder
- post-COVID syndrome
- small fiber disease
- invasive pain therapy
- vagus stimulation
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