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Summary: Researchers successfully recorded data directly from the brains of individuals suffering from chronic pain caused by stroke or amputation. This milestone, accomplished using machine learning tools, identified specific brain regions and biomarkers associated with chronic pain.
The findings mark a significant stride towards devising novel methods for monitoring and treating chronic pain. This research is expected to inform future deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapies and guide the search for non-addictive chronic pain treatments.
Key Facts:
- This is the first study to record chronic pain-related data directly from the brain, identifying an area of the brain associated with chronic pain.
- The researchers utilized machine learning tools to analyze the recorded data, offering new insights into the brain’s representation of pain.
- The findings are expected to guide future therapies, particularly deep brain stimulation (DBS), and contribute to the development of non-addictive treatments for chronic pain.
