Study of how people report pain and painful conditions
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how accurately people can describe their pain and related symptoms. It may help researchers improve how pain is measured in future studies.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be at least 12 years old
- Be able to communicate well enough to answer pain questions reliably
- Not have a serious, unstable medical problem right now (like a medical emergency)
- Not have a serious, unstable mental health problem right now (like acute mania or severe panic)
- Not be in another study that could affect your results or treatments
- Do not be pregnant
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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