Study of how the brain and mind shape pain in healthy adults
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests how people sense heat and pain, and how the brain and emotions may influence that experience. It is designed for healthy adults and may involve training sessions and (for some parts) MRI scanning.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 50 years old
- Be generally healthy, without major medical conditions that affect pain or heat sensation
- Have no current or past long-lasting pain (pain lasting more than 6 months)
- Have no current or past mood/anxiety disorders, psychosis, or frequent mental health hospitalizations
- Speak and read English well enough to understand and sign consent forms
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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