title: Neurophysiological measurement of pain.
abstract: Neurophysiological measurement of pain is a research goal rather than a reality today. The gap may be narrowed by combining different techniques. Electrophysiological methods with stimulation and recording directly from the afferent pathway should contribute to a more specific and differentiated picture of the mode of action of analgesics, as a basis for development of new therapies. Such electrophysiological methods can be combined with behavioural studies, both in humans and in animal pain models.
mesh_terms: D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D006930:Hyperalgesia / Q000503:physiopathology; D009475:Neurons, Afferent / Q000502:physiology; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology; D012535:Scalp / Q000502:physiology