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Human Studies


2022 Mar 12


Eur J Pain

Unpleasant olfactory and gustatory stimuli increase pain unpleasantness in patients with chronic oral burning pain: an exploratory study.

Authors

Sandri A, Cecchini M P, Zanini A, Nocini R, Boschi F, Zanette G, Marcon A, Fiorio M, Tinazzi M
Eur J Pain. 2022 Mar 12.
PMID: 35279917.

Abstract

Despite mounting evidence for the powerful influence of smell and taste substances in experimental pain, our knowledge of their effects in the clinical context is scarce, especially for patients with chronic oral burning pain. To fill this gap, we investigated the effect of olfactory and gustatory stimuli on pain perception in patients with chronic oral burning pain, a disabling condition that is difficult to manage and treat.