Resolving Interpretation Challenges in Machine Learning Feature Selection With an Iterative Approach in Biomedical Pain Data

This study presents an iterative machine learning framework that improves the identification of trait-relevant features in biomedical pain data. This framework reduces ambiguity in feature selection and clarifies interpretation, helping to distinguish robust, meaningful predictors from coincidental ones. This approach enhances the interpretation and transparency of machine learning analyses in pain research and related biomedical fields.

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European Journal of Pain
Published
2026-01-26
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.70221
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1
Primary Topic
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
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Field-Weighted Citation Impact
32.84

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Resolving Interpretation Challenges in Machine Learning Feature Selection With an Iterative Approach in Biomedical Pain Data

Jörn Lötsch, Dario Kringel, André Himmelspach
1 citations
European Journal of Pain
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
32.84
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Resolving Interpretation Challenges in Machine Learning Feature Selection With an Iterative Approach in Biomedical Pain Data

Jörn Lötsch, Dario Kringel, André Himmelspach
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Abstract

This study presents an iterative machine learning framework that improves the identification of trait-relevant features in biomedical pain data. This framework reduces ambiguity in feature selection and clarifies interpretation, helping to distinguish robust, meaningful predictors from coincidental ones. This approach enhances the interpretation and transparency of machine learning analyses in pain research and related biomedical fields.

European Journal of PainVol. 30(2)
Goethe University Frankfurt (DE), University of Helsinki (FI), Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology (DE)
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 1%
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
32.84
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