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Multi-Modal Signals for Analyzing Pain Responses to Thermal and Electrical Stimuli
Published on: April 5, 2019
Digital twin learning health systems and multimodal biomarkers transform pain care
Sean Mackey1, Beth Darnall, Ming-Chih Kao
1Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States.
Abstract:
Despite scientific advances, pain care remains fragmented, inaccessible, and imprecise. We propose a future in which Digital Twin Learning Health Systems (DT-LHS) transform pain management by integrating multimodal biomarkers, real-time data streams, and adaptive learning loops to personalize care. These systems simulate individual trajectories, forecast treatment responses, and update continuously based on outcomes. CHOIR, an open-source informatics platform, operationalizes this vision, turning routine clinical care into a scalable, continuously improving experiment. By merging biological insight with dynamic modeling and real-world feedback, DT-LHS offers a path toward truly personalized, responsive, accessible, and equitable pain care.

