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Retracted: Modeled Behavioral Evaluation of the Neuropathic Pain With Social Defect in Rats: A Preliminary
Xian Wang1, Shan Wu Feng1, Fuzhou Wang1
1Department of Anesthesiology, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Medical Science Monitor Basic Research
|June 2, 2026
Summary
This study on neuropathic pain in rats has been retracted due to data errors. The methodology for evaluating social deficits in pain models requires further validation.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Behavioral Science
- Pain Research
Background:
- Neuropathic pain is a debilitating condition.
- Social deficits are observed in various pain states.
- Rats are a common model for studying pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a methodology for modeling neuropathic pain with social defects in rats.
- To assess the behavioral outcomes in rats with induced neuropathic pain and social deficits.
Main Methods:
- Induction of neuropathic pain in rats.
- Assessment of social interaction behaviors.
- Behavioral testing protocols.
Main Results:
- The study identified errors in the collected data.
- The preliminary methodology evaluation could not be completed as planned.
Conclusions:
- The authors requested retraction of the study.
- The identified data errors necessitate the retraction.
- Further methodological development is required for this research area.
