Chronic Pain and Memory: Surprising Findings on Migraines
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Research Summary
A study published in Brain Communications explored the impact of pain on memory in patients with chronic migraine and chronic low back pain. Researchers examined whether these patients were more affected by pain-related memory disruptions compared to healthy individuals. The study involved 55 chronic migraine patients, 59 chronic back pain patients, and 59 healthy controls undergoing experimental pain while performing memory tasks. Surprisingly, chronic pain patients did not experience greater memory disruption than healthy participants, regardless of pain site or type. Psychological and clinical factors had minimal impact on memory impairment. Future research should identify predictors of cognitive resilience in pain conditions.
Study Details
👥 Research Team: Forkmann K et al.
📚 Published In: Brain Commun
📅 Publication Date: 2026
⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This summary is generated automatically from recent migraine research. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical advice.