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Papers: 9 Mar 2019 - 15 Mar 2019

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Human Studies


2019 Aug


Eur J Pain


23


7

Assessment of experimental orofacial pain, pleasantness and unpleasantness via standardised psychophysical testing.

Authors

Taneja P, Olausson H, Trulsson M, Vase L, Svensson P, Baad-Hansen L
Eur J Pain. 2019 Aug; 23(7):1297-1308.
PMID: 30848048.

Abstract

Somatosensory assessment within the orofacial region may be performed using highly standardised quantitative sensory testing (QST). However, the function of the C tactile (CT) afferent, a nerve fibre linked to the perception of pleasant touch, is usually not evaluated. Furthermore, the perception of unpleasantness is also rarely assessed; a dimension not only limited to a painful experience. Therefore, the primary aim was to apply standardised QST stimuli as well as standardised pleasant stimuli and evaluate their potential capacity for evocation of perceived pain, pleasant and unpleasant sensations in the facial region.