Research Article

Sensory Function and Chronic Pain in Multiple Sclerosis

Table 8

Hierarchical regression analyses with the domain pain affect as a dependent variable and mood, DCML, STT, and analgesics as predictors in patients with MS ().

Pain affectBeta (SE)tFdfR2ΔR2

Model 15.761.620.020.070.09n/a
Mood0.29 (0.05)2.400.02

Model 23.022.600.060.060.09n/a
Mood0.28 (0.05)2.310.02
DCML−0.09 (0.99)−0.760.45

Model 31.983.590.130.050.09n/a
Mood0.29 (0.05)2.300.03
DCML−0.11 (1.24)−0.680.50
STT0.02 (1.26)0.130.90

DCML, dorsal column-medial lemniscal pathway; STT,  spinothalamic tract.