Abstract

This meta-analysis examines research articles examining nociceptive and neuropathic pain perception using electroencephalography (EEG). The purpose of this article is to compare the results of articles in accordance with the theory of the three-route model of pain perception. The results of the meta-analysis contain pooled observations from multiple studies that allow us to specify the characteristic changes observed in EEG rhythms in different brain regions during the sensation of pain. This meta-analysis contributes to defining the relationship between pain perception and EEG activity by identifying the roles of distinct brain regions in the processing of pain.