CENTRAL SENSITISATION

This study looked at whether a condition called central sensitization—where the brain and spinal cord become extra sensitive to pain—affects how well a steroid injection works for shoulder pain. Researchers gave 44 patients with rotator cuff injuries a shoulder injection and moni…

This study looked at 87 people with frozen shoulder to see if their level of central sensitization (a condition where the nervous system is extra sensitive to pain) affected how well they responded to a shoulder injection. Participants completed a questionnaire to measure central…

This study looked at 65 people with fibromyalgia to identify different types of chronic pain they experience. Researchers used simple tests like brushing the skin, pressing with a tool, and checking temperature sensitivity. The goal was to better understand pain patterns so docto…

This completed study looked at 60 people with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if pain sensitivity is linked to ultrasound and nerve test results. Researchers measured pressure pain thresholds and used questionnaires to assess central sensitization. The goal was to find better ways …

This study looked at 56 women with endometriosis to see if severe deep pain during sex is linked to a condition called central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain. Participants completed daily pain surveys and underwent a pain-pressure test ov…