AAAPT Diagnostic Criteria for Acute Neuropathic Pain

Abstract Objective Acute neuropathic pain is a significant diagnostic challenge, and it closely related to our understanding of both acute pain. Diagnostic criteria for should reflect mechanistic provide framework research on treatment these complex conditions. Methods The Analgesic, Anesthetic, Addiction Clinical Trial Translations, Innovations, Opportunities, Networks (ACTTION) public–private partnership with the U.S. Food Drug Administration (FDA), American Pain Society (APS), Academy Medicine (AAPM) collaborated develop ACTTION-APS-AAPM Taxonomy (AAAPT) A working group experts in clinical management was convened. Group members used literature review expert opinion pain, as well three specific examples conditions, using five dimensions AAAPT classification Results are presented. Application conditions (pain herpes zoster, chemotherapy, limb amputation) illustrates spectrum highlights unique features each condition. Conclusions proposed can be applied various Both general condition-specific may guide future research, assessment,