Automated measurement of spontaneous pain‐associated limb movement and drug efficacy evaluation in a rat model of neuropathic pain

Abstract

A non-subjective automated method for measuring spontaneous pain behaviour in an animal model of neuropathic pain was established. It is expected that the current system will greatly enhance the analysis of spontaneous pain-related behaviour, which is a predominant symptom in patients with neuropathic pain. The current system may also be valuable in the screening of potential analgesic treatments.