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Inhibition and Heart Rate Variability in Experimentally Induced Pain.

Giuseppe Forte¹, Giovanna Troisi², Francesca Favieri¹

¹Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology and Health Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, 00185, Italy.

Journal of Pain Research

|October 4, 2023

Summary

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This study reveals a link between heart rate variability (HRV), executive functions, and pain perception. Higher HRV and better cognitive inhibition predict a higher pain threshold and tolerance.

Keywords:

Go-NoGo Stroop task autonomic cognition heart rate variability pain

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychology
Autonomic Nervous System Research

Background:

Pain processing involves complex executive functions (EFs).
Heart rate variability (HRV) reflects autonomic nervous system activity and self-regulation.
The interplay between pain, EFs, and HRV is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between pain, cognitive function, and autonomic mechanisms.
To examine the association between resting HRV and executive functions (cognitive and motor inhibition) following experimental pain induction.

Main Methods:

Seventy-six young adults participated in the study.
Experimental pain was induced using the Cold Pressure Arm Warp.
Heart rate variability (HRV) and cognitive tasks assessing executive performance were measured.

Main Results:

HRV indices significantly increased during pain stimulation.
Cognitive inhibition positively correlated with vagal indices and pain parameters.
Inhibition tasks predicted pain threshold, and Stroop Task performance predicted pain tolerance.

Conclusions:

Findings suggest a three-way relationship between HRV, executive functions, and pain.
Further research is warranted to explore the role of HRV and cognitive strategies in managing chronic pain.