Journal of Pain Research
Behavioral Approaches to Pain
Section Editor(s): Dr de la Vega, Psychology Department, University of Malaga, SpainThis section focuses on developing an evidence basis for all behavioral approaches to pain management, including cognitive-behavioral therapies, cognitive functional therapies and therapeutic neuroscience education. There is a strong emphasis on the growing body of mind-body approaches to pain management.
Latest articles in Behavioral Approaches to Pain:
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Altered Cortical Structure in Primary Dysmenorrhea: Cortical Thickness Mediates the Association Between Estradiol and Pain Catastrophizing
Liu H, Xu X, Gan H, Chen Y, Chi X, Lu T, Shang M, Zhu Y, Dun W, Zhang M
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:606502
Published Date: 9 July 2026
The Concurrent and Temporal Associations Between Pain Self-Efficacy, Sleep Disturbance, and Pain Intensity in Individuals with Chronic Pain: A Cross-Lagged Analysis
Atisook R, Euasobhon P, Wangnamthip S, Watatham S, Pooliam J, Li C, Jensen MP
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:588853
Published Date: 3 July 2026
Psychological Subtypes and Intervention Strategies in Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Narrative Review
Li J, Mu J, Sun T, Li X, Wu F, Zhuo Y, He J, Liu F
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:600859
Published Date: 16 June 2026
Family Functioning and Kinesiophobia in Patients After Pacemaker Implantation: A Cross-Sectional Serial Mediation Study of Pain and Pain Catastrophizing
Xu M, Zhang T, Ma J, Li Y, Jia W, Yao L
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:608536
Published Date: 11 June 2026
Genomic Research for Abdominal Pain in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before and After Mind-Body Intervention
Lin Z, Mo G, Wang Y, Lin S, Guo Q
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:605236
Published Date: 10 June 2026
A Comprehensive Mendelian Randomization Study of Bidirectional Causal Relationships Between Pain and Mental Disorders [Letter]
Han J, Ye Y, Mao Y, Lou L
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:608080
Published Date: 8 June 2026
Depressive Symptoms as a Potential Mediator in the Association Between Pain and Cognitive Function: A Cross-Sectional Study
Gao S, Feng M, Zhou H, Tao Y, Feng L, Xi Y, Guo H, Nangong J, Yang Y, Zhou Y
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:595453
Published Date: 3 June 2026
The Emotional Allodynia Questionnaire: Preliminary Validation and Clinical Phenotyping in Fibromyalgia
Corriero A, Giglio M, Pilolla A, Galdini F, Mucci O, Vurro M, Fornarelli F, Di Venosa C, Trerotoli P, Puntillo F
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:607309
Published Date: 3 June 2026
Smartphone-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome: A Pilot RCT Evaluating Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Clinical Outcomes
Sakai M, Toyama T, Hashimoto H, Ueno T, Wanifuchi-Endo Y, Fujita T, Asano T, Horisawa N, Uchida M, Akechi T
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:574843
Published Date: 21 May 2026
The Impact of Catastrophization and Emotions on Pain: A Narrative Review of Underlying Mechanisms
Jin MY, Yang Z, Joshi R, Abd-Elsayed A
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:564854
Published Date: 19 May 2026
Pain Catastrophizing: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
Zhang Q, Ma Y, Dai Z, Wang Q, Yin W, Liu S, Li J
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:592713
Published Date: 18 May 2026
Can Music Therapy Really Alleviate Chronic Pain? Reflections on the Design, Measurement, and Reporting of a Randomized Controlled Trial [Letter]
Zhao FY, Fu QQ, Qian J
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:615605
Published Date: 29 April 2026
Effects of Music Intervention on Pain, Mood, Sleep, and Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Chronic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial [Response to LETTER]
Wang B, Yu F, Ma Y, Zhao H, Wu W, Zheng Y
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:618394
Published Date: 27 April 2026
Considerations for a Mind-Body Program for Latine Adults with Chronic Pain and Cognitive Impairment: A Qualitative Study with Healthcare Providers
Giraldo-Santiago N, Cardoza ME, Estey EEE, Kim Y, Alvarez-Frank NA, Pham TV, Schuman-Olivier Z, Vranceanu AM, Greenberg J
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:593433
Published Date: 23 April 2026
Perspectives on Pain: A Narrative Review of Pain Beliefs, Coping, and Clinical Implications
Pugh C, Snoddy K, Boyett R, Bakir H, Cawley D, Piscura MK
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:603074
Published Date: 23 April 2026
Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Combined with Exercise in Patients with Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Zhang YZ, Yang B, Jiang CH, Guo YX, Lai XX, Zhang WQ, Zhang H
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:599315
Published Date: 23 April 2026
Effects of Music Intervention on Pain, Mood, Sleep, and Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Chronic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial [Letter]
Kaur S, Srivastava A, Pattnaik S
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:612254
Published Date: 21 April 2026
Comparison of the Efficacy of Different Traditional Chinese Exercises in the Treatment of Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Bayesian Network Meta- Analysis [Response to Letter]
Chen J
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:613973
Published Date: 16 April 2026
Comparison of the Efficacy of Different Traditional Chinese Exercises in the Treatment of Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis [Letter]
Jiang Y, Li L, Fang J
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:612219
Published Date: 8 April 2026
Negative Emotional Influences on Pressure Pain Thresholds: Findings from a Quasi-Randomized Controlled Trial
Gunnarsson H, Safipour J, Lindqvist G
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:585219
Published Date: 1 April 2026
Effects of Music Intervention on Pain, Mood, Sleep, and Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Chronic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Wang B, Yu F, Ma Y, Zhao H, Wu W, Zheng Y
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:584043
Published Date: 23 March 2026
Association Between Pain Subtypes and Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s Disease
Gao L, Li Z, Cai L, Xu W, Liu Y
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:559348
Published Date: 23 March 2026
Body Image and Body Awareness Interventions in Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review of Effects on Pain-Related Variables and Emotional Distress
Navarro-Moreno V, Zamora Á, Herrero R, Miragall M, Parola G, Saccone V, Baños RM
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:579981
Published Date: 20 March 2026
Preferences and Participation Factors of a Web-Based Mind–Body Intervention for Chronic Orofacial Pain: A Qualitative Study
Lovette BC, Levey N, Cliff KB, Bakhshaie J, Kulich R, Cheng HT, He S, Vranceanu AM, Greenberg J
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:585652
Published Date: 23 February 2026
A Comprehensive Mendelian Randomization Study of Bidirectional Causal Relationships Between Pain and Mental Disorders
Liang X, Fan Y
Journal of Pain Research 2026, 19:561284
Published Date: 21 February 2026