Multimodal hypersensitivity derived from quantitative sensory testing predicts pelvic pain outcome: an observational cohort study.

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Abstract

Multimodal hypersensitivity (MMH)-greater sensitivity across multiple sensory modalities (eg, light, sound, temperature, pressure)-is associated with the development of chronic pain. However, previous MMH studies are restricted given their reliance on self-reported questionnaires, narrow use of multimodal sensory testing, or limited follow-up. We conducted multimodal sensory testing on an observational cohort of 200 reproductive-aged women, including those at elevated risk for chronic pelvic pain conditions and pain-free controls. Multimodal sensory testing included visual, auditory, and bodily pressure, pelvic pressure, thermal, and bladder pain testing. Self-reported pelvic pain was examined over 4 years. A principal component analysis of sensory testing measures resulte

SUBMITTER: Kmiecik MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10440257 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature