[Central Sensitization Inventory - a Russian version]

Area of Science:

• Pain Medicine
• Psychometrics
• Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

• Central sensitization is a key mechanism in chronic pain conditions.
• A validated tool is needed to assess central sensitization in Russian-speaking populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate a Russian version of The Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI-R).

Main Methods:

• Linguistic validation through direct and reverse translation.
• Assessment of internal consistency, reliability, and sensitivity in a pilot sample (n=50).
• Psychometric validation in patient groups (fibromyalgia, chronic widespread pain, chronic low back pain) and a healthy control group (n=40 each).

Main Results:

• The Russian CSI-R demonstrated good internal consistency and reliability.
• The questionnaire showed sensitivity in distinguishing between patient groups and controls.
• Effectiveness was proven in assessing disease dynamics and therapy effects during drug treatment.

Conclusions:

• The Russian CSI-R is a valid and reliable diagnostic tool for central sensitization in clinical practice.
• It is effective for monitoring disease progression and treatment outcomes.