International Journal of Pain Management invites high quality submissions that advance pain medicine, pain science, and multidisciplinary care. We welcome original research, systematic reviews, and methodological advances that improve diagnosis, management, and outcomes across acute and chronic pain conditions.

Our editorial focus prioritizes rigorous study design, transparent reporting, and translational relevance for clinical care and population health.

• Neuropathic, nociceptive, and mixed pain syndromes
• Chronic low back pain and musculoskeletal disorders
• Postoperative and perioperative pain management
• Cancer pain and palliative care strategies
• Interventional pain procedures and neuromodulation
• Opioid stewardship, tapering, and safety monitoring
• Non-pharmacologic therapies and rehabilitation outcomes
• Psychological and behavioral approaches to pain
• Pediatric and geriatric pain assessment
• Digital health, wearables, and remote pain monitoring
• Translational therapeutics and precision analgesia
• Public health approaches to pain prevention

• Clinical trial reports and interim analyses
• Short communications with high impact findings
• Case series with rigorous diagnostic criteria
• Practice or policy briefs grounded in evidence

Successful submissions present a clear clinical question, robust methodology, and transparent reporting of diagnostic and staging criteria. We value studies that connect mechanistic insights to patient outcomes or measurable clinical impact.

Authors should document cohort characteristics, pain assessments, intervention protocols, and outcome definitions to support reproducibility and translation.

• Clear inclusion and exclusion criteria with pain staging
• Validated pain scales, biomarkers, or imaging parameters
• Appropriate statistical analysis and handling of confounders
• Interpretation that links findings to clinical decision making

Submissions undergo editorial screening for scope fit, methodological rigor, and reporting completeness. Qualified manuscripts move to single blind peer review with subject matter experts.

IJP operates under an open access model to ensure pain management research is discoverable and reusable. APCs are applied after acceptance and support peer review, production, and archiving services.

Membership options and affordable APC waivers are available for eligible authors. Contact the editorial office at [email protected] for guidance.

IJP is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in pain medicine and multidisciplinary care. We emphasize reproducible clinical methods, clear reporting of diagnostic criteria, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in pain management research and clinical practice.