gate control theory of pain
E923774
The gate control theory of pain is a neuroscience model proposing that pain signals are modulated by a "gate" mechanism in the spinal cord that can amplify or dampen incoming sensory input before it reaches the brain.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| gate control theory of pain canonical | 2 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
pain theory
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somatosensory theory ⓘ theory in neuroscience ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
acute pain
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chronic pain ⓘ |
| basedOn |
activity of nociceptive (small diameter) fibers
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activity of non-nociceptive (large diameter) fibers ⓘ |
| challenged |
pattern theory of pain as sole explanation
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strict specificity theory of pain ⓘ |
| coreConcept |
balance of activity in large and small diameter fibers
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descending control from the brain ⓘ dorsal horn modulation of sensory input ⓘ spinal gating mechanism ⓘ |
| describes |
gate mechanism controlling nociceptive input
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interaction of peripheral and central processes in pain perception ⓘ modulation of pain signals in the spinal cord ⓘ |
| emphasizes | integration of sensory, cognitive, and emotional factors in pain ⓘ |
| explains |
role of attention in pain perception
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role of emotion in pain perception ⓘ why rubbing a painful area can reduce pain ⓘ |
| field |
neuroscience
NERFINISHED
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pain research ⓘ physiology ⓘ psychology ⓘ |
| hasLimitation |
does not fully explain all chronic pain conditions
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oversimplifies complex spinal and supraspinal mechanisms ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | landmark model in modern pain science ⓘ |
| influenced |
cognitive-behavioral approaches to pain management
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development of spinal cord stimulation ⓘ development of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ⓘ |
| mechanismInvolves |
dorsal horn of the spinal cord
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inhibitory interneurons ⓘ substantia gelatinosa NERFINISHED ⓘ transmission (T) cells ⓘ |
| predicts |
descending signals from the brain can open or close the gate
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stimulation of large fibers can inhibit pain transmission ⓘ stimulation of small fibers facilitates pain transmission ⓘ |
| proposedBy |
Patrick David Wall
NERFINISHED
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Ronald Melzack NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1965 ⓘ |
| publishedIn | Science (journal) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
biopsychosocial model of pain
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neuromatrix theory of pain ⓘ |
| statesThat |
pain signals are modulated before reaching the brain
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psychological factors can influence pain perception via descending pathways ⓘ spinal cord acts as a gate for pain transmission ⓘ |
| usedIn |
clinical pain management education
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design of non-pharmacological pain therapies ⓘ |
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