Sex Differences in Pain and Quantitative Sensory Testing in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have higher pain and worse functional outcomes compared to men, even when treated with similar medications. The objective of this study was to identify sex differences in pain intensity, pain interference, and quantitative sensory tests (QST), which are independent of inflammation, in patients with RA.

Methods

This study is a post hoc analysis of participants in the Central Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis cohort. Pain intensity was assessed using a 0-10 numeric rating scale. Pain interference was measured using a Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System computerized adaptive test. QST included pressure pain detection thresholds, temporal summation, and conditioned pain modulation. Women and men were compared using m

SUBMITTER: Vogel K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10704379 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature