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Papers: 16 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Basic Science


Human Studies, Neurobiology

PAIN TYPE:
Acute Pain


2023


Pain Rep


37731476


8


3

Responders and nonresponders to topical capsaicin display distinct temporal summation of pain profiles.

Authors

Wong F, Reddy A, Rho Y, Vollert J, Strutton PH, Hughes SW

Abstract

Topical application of capsaicin can produce an ongoing pain state in healthy participants. However, approximately one-third report no pain response (ie, nonresponders), and the reasons for this are poorly understood.