Current knowledge about mechanisms and interventions for pain has largely been derived
from samples that are healthier, wealthier, younger, and more likely to be White than the …

Due to high profile initiatives at the national level, awareness of inadequate pain care
affecting many groups in our society has never been greater. Nevertheless, increased …

Racial equity is imperative to the future and integrity of scientific inquiry. In 2020, citizens of
the United States (and globally) witnessed one of the most vile and egregious experiences …

This third paper in the “Confronting Racism in All Forms of Pain Research” series discusses
adopting an antiracism framework across all pain research disciplines and highlights the …

Almost 20 years ago, leaders in pain disparities research challenged pain scientists and
clinicians to intervene and advocate for the elimination of inequitable pain treatment based …

This second paper in a 3-part series on antiracism in pain research across the translational
spectrum focuses on study design factors. Although objectivity is a cornerstone value of …

Racism is an established health determinant across the world. In this 3-part series, we argue
that a disregard of how racism manifests in pain research practices perpetuates pain …

Background. Pain is strongly associated with significant personal and societal costs. A
crucial element of any initiative on pain must focus on eliminating pain care disparities that …

Research has consistently documented inequities in the quality of care experienced by
Black patients, with negative downstream effects on patient outcomes. Chronic pain is an …

Science and medicine have a long and troubling history of reinforcing racist, antiethnic, and
sexist attitudes and beliefs, as well as ignoring and mistreating marginalized people. In their …