转变慢性疼痛管理:将神经调节与先进技术相结合以应对认知功能障碍——一项叙述性综述
Transforming Chronic Pain Management: Integrating Neuromodulation with Advanced Technologies to Tackle Cognitive Dysfunction - A Narrative Review.
作者信息
Green Maja, Hayley Amie, Gunnersen Jenny M, Nazemian Vida, Cabble Adam, Thompson Sandra, Chakravarthy Krishnan
机构信息
Clinical Research Organization, Solaris Research Institute, Wilmington, DE, USA.
Department of Pain Medicine, NXTSTIM Inc, San Diego, CA, USA.
出版信息
J Pain Res. 2025 May 16;18:2497-2507. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S514285. eCollection 2025.
Chronic pain is a complex and multidimensional condition that disrupts both physical function and cognitive processing, creating a bidirectional cycle that amplifies symptom burden and complicates clinical management. Cognitive dysfunction, characterized by deficits in memory, attention, and executive function, further impairs treatment adherence and functional recovery. Conventional pharmacologic therapies frequently fail to address this dual burden and are associated with adverse effects, including dependence and cognitive impairment. Neuromodulation has emerged as a promising nonpharmacologic alternative, capable of modulating neuroplastic, neuroinflammatory, and neurotransmitter pathways implicated in both pain and cognitive decline. This narrative review examines the mechanisms and clinical applications of spinal cord stimulation (SCS), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), and evaluates emerging innovations such as EcoAI™, an artificial intelligence-driven, non-invasive neuromodulation platform. By integrating physiological and behavioral biomarkers with real-time adaptive therapy, EcoAI and similar technologies represent a shift toward personalized, precision-based interventions. Additional advances in remote patient monitoring (RPM) and closed-loop feedback systems further enhance therapeutic responsiveness and continuity of care. Collectively, these approaches offer a scalable, patient-centered framework for managing chronic pain and its cognitive comorbidities. Future priorities include the development of validated biomarkers, rigorous clinical evaluation of AI-integrated systems, and equitable implementation strategies to ensure broad access to next-generation neuromodulation.
慢性疼痛是一种复杂的多维度病症,它会干扰身体功能和认知加工,形成一个双向循环,加重症状负担并使临床管理复杂化。以记忆、注意力和执行功能缺陷为特征的认知功能障碍,会进一步损害治疗依从性和功能恢复。传统药物疗法常常无法应对这种双重负担,且会带来包括依赖性和认知障碍在内的不良反应。神经调节已成为一种有前景的非药物替代方法,能够调节与疼痛和认知衰退相关的神经可塑性、神经炎症和神经递质通路。这篇叙述性综述探讨了脊髓刺激(SCS)、经皮电神经刺激(TENS)和神经肌肉电刺激(NMES)的机制及临床应用,并评估了诸如EcoAI™等新兴创新技术,这是一个由人工智能驱动的非侵入性神经调节平台。通过将生理和行为生物标志物与实时适应性治疗相结合,EcoAI及类似技术代表了向个性化、精准化干预的转变。远程患者监测(RPM)和闭环反馈系统的进一步发展,进一步提高了治疗反应性和护理连续性。总体而言,这些方法为管理慢性疼痛及其认知共病提供了一个可扩展的、以患者为中心的框架。未来的重点包括开发经过验证的生物标志物、对人工智能集成系统进行严格的临床评估,以及制定公平的实施策略,以确保广泛使用下一代神经调节技术。