Fields of study
Subject areas
Health Pharmacology Neuroscience Neuropharmacology Pain research Food Security Translational medical research Neuroscience Microplastic Brain Health Future food
Research groups
Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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Co-occurrent pain and psychological distress: From adolescence to adulthood
The project will provide new insight into the long-term consequences of early onset co-occurrent pain and psychological distress.
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Designing an intelligent gamified solution for treatment of scoliosis among children and adolescents
This PhD project focuses on understanding needs of youth with idiopathic scoliosis and to examine how the needs can be improved by using a digital solution – e.g. a smartphone application.
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Designing an intelligent personalized vest for scoliosis brace to improve treatment and monitoring of scoliosis in adolescents
The project will design an intelligent personalized vest for scoliosis brace with wearable sensors.
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Digital health technology: implementation hinders and possibilities in non-critical emergency care cases
This qualitative study explores the barriers and opportunities related to implementing digital health solutions in non-critical emergency care within the Norwegian healthcare context.
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Investigating Microplastics and Nanoplastics Uptake in Edible Plants (MICRO-PLANT)
We investigate how micro- and nanoplastics affect edible plants and human health through plant uptake, packaging contamination, and sustainable solutions for safe food production.
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Promoting and inhibiting factors for education and employment among young adults receiving welfare benefits or health services due to persistent pain and psychological distress
Persistent pain and psychological distress in young adults can negatively impact participation in education and employment, leading to significant consequences.
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Young user involvement group in musculoskeletal health
This project will establish a young user-involvement group at the Centre for Intelligent Musculoskeletal Health (CIM).
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Sykorova, Kamila
;
Mathew, Anna
;
Pavel, Nenad
;
Gazerani, Parisa
;
Saidi, Trust
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Johnsen, Marianne Bakke
;
Lystad, June Ullevoldsæter
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Bull, Helen
; Kvammen, Mette Fløystad; He, Hong-Gu;
Jacoby, Julia
; Pikkarainen, Minna
(2025).
Exploring Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Using Digital Health Technologies to Improve Conservative Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Qualitative Study.
Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR).
https://doi.org/10.2196/69089
Gazerani, Parisa
(2025).
A Hybrid Digital-4E Strategy for Migraine-Depression Therapy: A Medical Hypothesis on an AI-Driven, Neuroadaptive, and Exposome-Integrated Approach.
Frontiers in Neurology.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/art
Ali, Mohammad Rokan; Alzaeem, Khaled; Bejermie, Mostafa; Fofang, Cole Ngwachi Mangong; Mohamad, Siamand; Gazerani, Parisa (2025). Can Drug-Induced Yawning Serve as a Biomarker for Drug Safety and Effectiveness?. 20 p. Future Pharmacology. Vol. 5. https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9879/5/2/20
Gazerani, Parisa
(2025).
The neuroplastic brain: current breakthroughs and emerging frontiers.
Brain Research.
Vol. 1858.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2025.149643
Gazerani, Parisa
(2025).
Episodic Migraine in the Pediatric Population: Behavioral Therapies and other Non-Pharmacological Treatment Options.
11 p.
Current Pain and Headache Reports.
Vol. 29.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-025-01366-3
Bao Dinh Bui, Sebastian; Nan, Ana Maria; Blicher, Jakob Udby;
Gazerani, Parisa
(2025).
Social and Emotional Impacts of Airplane Headache: Insights into Patient Expectations and Management Needs.
14 p.
SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine.
Vol. 7.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s42399-025-01789-4
Iivari, Marika; Pikkarainen, Minna; Gomes, Julius F.; Kaartinen, Jouni; Gazerani, Parisa (2025). Understanding the Change of the Finnish Digital Health and Welfare Ecosystems. Tokumaru, Norio; Yabunaga, Chino; Shibaya, Yuriko (Ed.). Creative Co-evolution of the Economies and Welfare States in the Nordic Countries. p. 147-165. Springer Nature.
Raggi, Alberto; Leonardi, Matilde; Arruda, Marco; Caponnetto, Valeria; Castaldo, Matteo; Coppola, Gianluca; Della Pietra, Adriana; Fan, Xiangning; Garcia-Azorin, David;
Gazerani, Parisa
; Grangeon, Lou; Grazzi, Licia; Hsiao, Fu-Jung; Ihara, Keiko; Labastida-Ramirez, Alejandro; Lange, Kristin Sophie; Lisicki, Marco; Marcassoli, Alessia; Montisano, Danilo Antonio; Onan, Dilara; Onofri, Agnese; Pellesi, Lanfranco; Peres, Mario; Petrušić, Igor; Raffaelli, Bianca; Rubio-Beltran, Eloisa; Straube, Andreas; Straube, Sebastian; Takizawa, Tsubasa; Tana, Claudio; Tinelli, Michela; Valeriani, Massimiliano; Vigneri, Simone; Vuralli, Doga; Waliszewska-Prosół, Marta; Wang, Wei; Wang, Yonggang; Wells-Gatnik, William; Wijeratne, Tissa; Martelletti, Paolo
(2024).
Hallmarks of primary headache: part 1 – migraine.
The Journal of Headache and Pain.
Vol. 25.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-024-01889-x
Saqib, Wajiha;
Gazerani, Parisa
(2024).
Social Media Use and Consumption of Prescription-Free Medications for Anxiety, Sleep, and Pain among Norwegian University Students.
20 p.
European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education.
Vol. 14.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14080147
Amedi, Delsher;
Gazerani, Parisa
(2024).
Deprescribing NSAIDs: The Potential Role of Community Pharmacists.
Pharmacy.
Vol. 12.
https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy12040116