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.
Authors
- Jörn Lötsch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5818-6958)
- Dario Kringel
- André Himmelspach
Institutions
- Goethe University Frankfurt (DE)
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Pain
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.70221
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 32.84
Funders
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft