Overview
The Pediatric Pain Pathway Lab is a pediatric pain lab at Boston Children’s Hospital focused on defining targets for pain rehabilitation and novel methods of returning kids back to play. We use a number of techniques including magnetic resonance imaging, quantitative sensory testing, electromyography, electroencephalography, and funtional near infrared spectroscopy with special interests in headache, neuropathic pain, and women’s health. Our goal is to use machine learning, brain imaging, and physical activity to understand how to diagnose and treat pediatric pain conditions.
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P3's research utilizes various neuroimaging techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Here is a participant preparing to complete a task using a visual analog scale while undergoing imaging.
P3 also utilizes electroencephalography (EEG) to conduct research on the brain and pain processing.
Under the Phoenix Initiative, our lab is among the first at Boston Children's Hospital to utilize integration of MRI and EEG processes in order to produce a more detailed analysis of brain activity and structure.