Nociceptive Sensitization Group

Peripheral and central sensitization of nociceptive neurons are the basis for the development of primary (stress-related) and secondary (stress-independent) chronic pain. In the "Nociceptive Sensitization Group" measurement methods for the differentiation of this sensitization are investigated, quality of measurements (validity, objectivity, reliability and responsiveness) to different pain diseases are tested and protocols for clinical practice in the context of a mechanism-based pain therapy are developed.