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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedMcKernan LC, Johnson BN, Crofford LJ
Posttraumatic stress symptoms mediate the effects of trauma exposure on clinical indicators of central sensitization in patients with chronic pain.
This study examines the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain involving central sensitization (CS). A sample of 202 patients (79% female) with chronic pain filled out surveys describing their trauma exposure, current PTSD symptoms, experiential avoidance and 3 manifestations of CS which are widespread pain, greater pain severity, and polysomatic symptom reporting. All 3 clinical indicators of CS were significantly associated with trauma exposure and PTSD symptoms. Further investigation is needed on the mediating effect of current PTSD symptoms.
AHRQ-funded; HS022990.
Citation: McKernan LC, Johnson BN, Crofford LJ .
Posttraumatic stress symptoms mediate the effects of trauma exposure on clinical indicators of central sensitization in patients with chronic pain.
Clin J Pain 2019 May;35(5):385-93. doi: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000689..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Behavioral Health, Pain, Trauma