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This research aimed to analyze brain function in patients suffering from neuropathic pain following spinal cord injuries using advanced imaging techniques.

December 10, 2025Frontiers in NeuroscienceOpen Access

Characteristic of cerebral hemodynamics and functional connectivity in patients with neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury: an exploratory study

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YYYang YuFujian Medical University YMYuqin MaNingxia University MCMeiling ChengChengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

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Exploratory study reveals functional connectivity disruptions in neuropathic pain patients post spinal cord injury, indicating potential biomarkers for evaluation.

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This research aimed to analyze brain function in patients suffering from neuropathic pain following spinal cord injuries using advanced imaging techniques.
Conducted an exploratory study with 35 subjects: 10 controls, 12 with neuropathic pain post-SCI, and 13 without pain.
Utilized functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to monitor blood oxygen signals during tasks and resting-state.
Performed statistical analyses including Shapiro-Wilk test, t-tests, and ANOVA for group comparisons.
Patients with neuropathic pain showed pronounced activation in primary somatosensory cortex and supplementary motor area during tasks.
Notable hemodynamic changes were observed in key brain regions related to pain perception and movement.
Significant correlations identified between pain scores and brain region activation where HbO levels serve as a potential biomarker.

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Yu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69401b312d562116f28f7ab8 https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2025.1699161

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Exploratory study reveals functional connectivity disruptions in neuropathic pain patients post spinal cord injury, indicating potential biomarkers for evaluation.

Characteristic of cerebral hemodynamics and functional connectivity in patients with neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury: an exploratory study

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Characteristic of cerebral hemodynamics and functional connectivity in patients with neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury: an exploratory study

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