Abstract Number: 1427 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Analgesic Effects of the Novel Alpha-2-Delta Ligand Mirogabalin (DS-5565) in Experimental Animal Models of Fibromyalgia
Background/Purpose: Mirogabalin (DS-5565) is a novel ligand of the α2δ subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels. Mirogabalin possesses unique binding characteristics to α2δ subunits, and potent…Abstract Number: 1428 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Subchondral Bone Structure and Pain Behaviors in Complete Freund’s Adjuvant (CFA) Monoarthritis in Mice Treated with Intra-Articular (IA) Neurotoxin
Background/Purpose: Bone histomorphometry can define OA changes in rodents and in Antigen-Induced arthritis (AIA) in rats. We produced painful inflammatory monoarthritis in mouse knees with IA…Abstract Number: 1429 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Effect of Gabapentin and Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors on Evoked and Ongoing Pain-like Behavior in Two Arthritis Models in Mice
Background/Purpose: Induction of K/BxN serum transfer arthritis and collagen antibody-induced arthritis (CAIA) leads to transient joint inflammation but persistent mechanical hypersensitivity lasting at least 2…Abstract Number: 1430 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Peripheral HMGB1 Regulates Arthrtis-Associated Pain-like Behaviour
Background/Purpose: HMGB1 has received attention for its emerging roles in the extracellular environment acting as damage associated molecular pattern molecule. The redox state of HMGB1…Abstract Number: 1431 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Age and Sex Impacts the Development of Hypersensitivity in the Murine Partial Medial Menisectomy Model of Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of chronic pain in European adults (37%; painineurope.com). Pain is the foremost symptom of OA, with both episodes…Abstract Number: 1432 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Relationship Between Patient Reported Outcome Measures and Evoked Pain Measures in Knee Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Quantitative sensory testing (QST) can be used to assess pain processing mechanisms, and theoretically identify a subset of chronic pain patients that has central…Abstract Number: 1433 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Predicting Response to Osteoarthritis Treatment Based on Patient Reported Outcome Measures and Quantitative Sensory Testing
Background/Purpose: Recent studies have suggested that a subset of individuals with arthritis have a component of sensitization to their pain. This subset of patients with…Abstract Number: 1434 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Neuropathic Pain in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Relation with Clinical Variables
Background/Purpose: There are few studies in the literature indicating that neuropathic pain occurs in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The aim of this cross sectional study was…Abstract Number: 1435 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Central Pain Sensitization in Rheumatoid Arthritis – Role of ACPA?
Background/Purpose: Chronic pain continues to be a significant problem for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), even when the disease is medically controlled or in remission.…Abstract Number: 1436 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Characterization of Patient Reported Pain Medication in Early Vs. Established Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Pain control in rheumatic diseases is complex and various pharmacotherapy approaches can be utilized for management of rheumatic pain. Currently, systematic clinical practice guidelines…Abstract Number: 1437 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Prevalence of Pain, Its Impact and Management in a Population-Based Cohort of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Data from the Australian Rheumatology Association Database
Background/Purpose: Despite advances in the treatments available for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), many patients continue to experience musculoskeletal pain. Untreated and under-treated pain are well known to increase…Abstract Number: 1438 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Oral Potassium (K+) Reduces Pain in RA: A Randomized Active Control Study of Diet Based K+ Intervention
Background/Purpose: National Health and Nutrition Survey III (1988-94,USA) data showed a low K+ body status in RA. Further information is scanty. K+ is critical to…Abstract Number: 1439 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Reducing Gastric Ulcers in Patients with a History of Gastrointestinal (GI) Ulcers Who Require Long-Term High-Dose Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Therapy
Background/Purpose: Patients ≥65 taking naproxen with previous GI symptoms have a 29% annual incidence of significant upper gastrointestinal events.(1) Those patients who are older, with…Abstract Number: 1440 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness of Shoulder Injections with Sonographic Needle Guidance
Background/Purpose: Sonographic needle guidance (USG) of musculoskeletal injections has improved outcomes of intraarticular (IA) injections, but is associated with increased procedural costs. This practical randomized…Abstract Number: 1441 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Marine Oil Supplements for Arthritis Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
Background/Purpose: Marine oil supplements (MOS) are suggested to have anti-inflammatory properties, but there is no consensus regarding the efficacy of MOS in the management of…
