A Scoping Review of Flotation-REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy) for Chronic Pain and Associated Comorbidities
Flotation-REST appears promising for reducing chronic pain and enhancing psychological well-being. Physiological and biomarker effects remain unclear. High-quality randomized trials with standardized interventions and longitudinal follow-up are needed to confirm efficacy, sustainability, and clinical applicability.
Authors
- Matthew Kline (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4534-550X)
- Matthew J. Bair (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6374-1370)
- Lizeth Achury
- Sam Stuart
Institutions
- Regenstrief Institute (US)
- Indianapolis Zoo (US)
- Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (US)
- Indiana University School of Medicine
- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (US)
- Indiana State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Pain Research
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/jpr.s565238
- Primary Topic
- Pain Management and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00