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Suspended Canadian Study Aimed to Develop AI-Based Pain Assessment Tool for Chronic Pain Management — Clinical Implications for Pain Medicine

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13 June 2026

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Canadian researchers developed an innovative study combining facial recognition technology with standardised pain testing to create objective measures for chronic pain assessment. Though currently suspended, this research could transform pain medicine practice.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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