New research from the University of Michigan has explored the use of brain imaging in order to track the clinical action of a drug used to treat chronic pain. This is according to a study published in the journal Anesthesiology.
Using three different brain imaging procedures, the investigators were able to track the actions of pregabalin - a drug commonly used to treat patients suffering from fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain.
The researchers say their findings suggest that brain imaging techniques could be used to create targeted treatment approaches for patients who suffer chronic pain.
To reach their findings, the investigators analyzed the actions of pregabalin in 17 patients who were suffering from fibromyalgia - a chronic pain disorder that is thought to be caused by an impairment in the way pain is processed in the central nervous system.
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