Centre for Pain Research (CPR)

Exploring pain. Finding new ways forward.

Research and publications

Read about our world-leading research at Bath into pain and pain management.

News

Read the latest news from the Centre.

Treating chronic pain early: psychological therapies rewire the brain and relieve suffering

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A landmark review shows cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) reduces the emotional burden of pain and makes measurable changes in brain activity.

How does period pain impact school life?

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Dr Abbie Jordan spoke to Wellbeing of Women about research at Bath into how periods and period pain affect the school lives of teenage girls in the UK.

International Review finds lack of evidence to endorse clinical use of medical cannabis for pain

New evidence from Bath’s Centre for Pain Research challenges the effectiveness of cannabis-based medicine for treating chronic pain in adults and children.

Netflix trivialising teenagers’ pain – new study

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New analysis of adolescent TV and film on Netflix suggests that too often it shows misleading depictions of pain.

CBD products don’t ease pain and are potentially harmful – new study finds

There is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially harmful to health, new research finds.

Empowering Autistic Teens: New Clinician Advice for Navigating Chronic Pain

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New guidance from The University of Bath could help autistic adolescents living with chronic pain, get better treatment.

CPR in the media

Bath psychology, digital behaviour, and pain research supporting children and young people

Read more about our pioneering solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

We're looking at how people perceive pain and how others affect that as well as wider social and environmental influences.

How does period pain impact school life?

How do periods and period pain influence the school lives of UK teenage girls? Working with Wellbeing of Women, Dr Abbie Jordan and her team are hoping to find out.

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Who we are

We are a specialist research centre at Bath, made up of academics, clinicians, researchers and students with a shared interest in pain and pain management.

About us

The Bath Centre for Pain Research (CPR) was established in 2008. We provide leadership in research and clinical development in the areas of pain and pain management.