The ISPC Journal – Indian Society of Pain Clinicians Journal – is a peer-reviewed, open-access medical journal established in 2025 as the official publication of the Indian Society of Pain Clinicians (ISPC). The journal is dedicated to the publication of case reports, case studies, and case series that enhance clinical understanding and support evidence-based pain management across diverse healthcare settings.

Pain, in its many forms, presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Over the years the understanding of the pathophysiology of pain and its treatment has increased manyfolds.The ISPC Journal provides a dedicated platform for all present and aspiring pain clinicians to share their  firsthand accounts of unusual ,interesting  cases, novel treatment strategies, and real-world experiences in the management of acute, chronic, cancer-related, and neuropathic pain. By publishing detailed clinical narratives, the journal aims to bridge the gap between theory and bedside practice.

Scope and Objectives

The ISPC Journal welcomes original case reports and case series content related to:

• Acute and chronic pain syndromes
• Interventional pain procedures and techniques
• Cancer pain and palliative care
• Neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain
• Uncommon pain conditions and diagnostic dilemmas
• Adverse events, complications, and ethical challenges in pain management
• Multidisciplinary and integrative approaches
• Educational case reports and case series with practical learning points

Mission

The mission of the ISPC Journal is to foster a culture of continuous learning and reflective clinical practice by encouraging the sharing of unique patient experiences that may not fit traditional research formats but are invaluable for day-to-day decision-making and medical education.

Editorial Policy

All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by experts in pain medicine, anesthesiology, palliative care, and related fields. The journal prioritizes clarity, clinical relevance, and adherence to ethical reporting standards.

Publication Frequency: Biannually

Target Audience

The journal is intended for:

Pain physicians

Anesthesiologists

Palliative care specialists

Neurologists and orthopedic clinicians

PMR physicians

General practitioners and family medicine doctors

Medical students and trainees in pain-related disciplines

ISSN and Indexing:ISSN-2456 3609

Affiliated Society

The Indian Society of Pain Clinicians ISPC is a registered body under the Society’ act 1846 with registration number– 65/2015-16.

Though there was already an ‘Indian Society for Study of Pain ISSP’ working in India since 1985; after the institution of first Formal education course in the form of PDCC at Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India by none other than the living legend of Pain Medicine Prof. Virendra Rastogi, a need was acutely felt to have another niche platform to represent, protect and further the cause of Pain Medicine and formally trained super-specialist Pain Physicians. Finally, in year 2015, ‘Indian Society of Pain Clinicians ISPC’ was borne and registered at Varanasi under the leadership of Prof Virendra Rastogi as Founder President ISPC.

The mandate of Indian Society of Pain Clinicians ISPC is

• To promote ‘Formal in-house’ training in the field of Pain Medicine
• To pursue for the recognition of Pain Medicine as a super-specialty stream of modern medicine by National Medical Commission NMC, the erstwhile Medical Council of India MCI, the regulatory body of modern medical education and training in India.
•  To generate awareness regarding the Pain Medicine among general public and medical practitioners.
• To protect the rights of formally trained Pain Physicians and to safeguard them from medicolegal issues.
• To do the efforts for proper compensation and reimbursements for the Pain Physicians by bringing the pain interventions in Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna Ayushman Bharat scheme and other government welfare schemes as well as in Private Insurance companies.
• To promote, popularize and training of newer modalities in the field of Pain Medicine.