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Papers: 13 April 2024 - 19 April 2024


2024 Apr 08


Clin Exp Rheumatol


38607679

Central sensitivity in fibromyalgia: testing a model to explain the role of psychological factors on functioning and quality of life.

Authors

Nimbi FM, Renzi A, Limoncin E, Bongiovanni SF, Sarzi-Puttini P, Galli F

Abstract

Central sensitivity (CS) is defined as an increased responsiveness of nociceptive neurons in the central nervous system to normal or subthreshold inputs. CS has recently been linked to the psychological burden associated with chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia (FM). The primary objective of this study is to investigate the impact of specific psychological constructs on CS in patients with FM. In Study 1, we explore the influence of temperament, personality, childhood trauma, defence mechanisms, and mental pain on CS. In Study 2, our goal is to test the role of the best predictors of CS in influencing quality of life (QoL) and FM functioning through a path analysis model.