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To review the neural circuits involved in chronic pain and depression comorbidity and propose an integrated model for future research.

February 21, 2026Brain Research BulletinOpen Access

Neural Circuitry Remodeling in Chronic Pain and Depression Comorbidity: Toward an Emotion-Perception Integration Network Model

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This review examines neural circuitry involved in chronic pain and depression, suggesting a model for intervention strategies.

To review the neural circuits involved in chronic pain and depression comorbidity and propose an integrated model for future research.
Systematic review of neuroimaging studies, animal models, and neuromodulation research.
Analysis of key brain regions like the prefrontal cortex and amygdala.
Proposed multi-pathway intervention techniques involving neuromodulation and pharmacological treatments.
Chronic pain and depression demonstrate overlapping dysfunction in neural circuits.
An emotion-perception integration network model for comorbidity is proposed.
Neuromodulation techniques alongside other interventions improve clinical outcomes.

Ma et al. (2026) studied this question.

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