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ArticlePain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain2026

The Topographical, Sensory, and Temporal Characteristics of Pain in Parkinson's Disease: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Anthony Mezzini, Saravana Kumar, Sue Sharrad, Joanne Harmon, Marion Eckert

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Anthony MezziniRosemary Bryant AO Research Centre, College of Health, Adelaide University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8197-4100
Saravana KumarSchool of Allied Health and Human Performance, College of Health, Adelaide University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4003-4411
Sue SharradRosemary Bryant AO Research Centre, College of Health, Adelaide University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6243-5040
Joanne HarmonRosemary Bryant AO Research Centre, College of Health, Adelaide University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7003-1334
Marion EckertRosemary Bryant AO Research Centre, College of Health, Adelaide University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6085-3262

Funding

Australian Government Research Training Program ScholarshipThe Hospital Research Foundation Group - Parkinson's
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Abstract

backgroundPain in Parkinson's disease (PD) manifests clinically in a variety of ways and several pain types have been identified, however, their characteristics have not been extensively studied.

objectiveTo describe the characteristics of common pain types in people with PD.

methodsA survey of people with PD that experience pain symptoms was conducted. Participants were recruited using a combination of sampling methods. The survey questions focused on collecting information about the topographical, sensory, and temporal characteristics of pain. Descriptive statistics were used to report results.

resultsTwo hundred and sixteen participants were included in the data analyses. A median of 5 (interquartile range [IQR] 4-7) pain types were experienced by participants. Pain was commonly localized in the lower limbs but often affected several different body segments. Acute attacks of pain were characteristic for many participants in most pain types and were typically frequent (two to six times per week or more) and prolonged (minutes to hours). Periods of pain accentuation were most likely to occur in the morning, evening, and night and appear to be associated with PD medication pharmacology and a variety of exacerbating and ameliorating factors. Fluctuations in pain were found to range from mild to severe in all pain types.

conclusionsThis study makes a valuable contribution to the existing literature by providing the most detailed assessment of the topographical, sensory, and temporal characteristics of common PD pain types to date that may be used to guide clinical diagnosis and treatment.

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PainParkinson DiseaseAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPain MeasurementSurveys and QuestionnairescharacteristicspainParkinson’s diseasesensorytemporaltopography

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PMCPMC12979705

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