Studying how culture and mind affect how we feel pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how beliefs, mood, and social factors affect how people express and judge pain. It mainly uses pain/heat testing and—if chosen—brain scans to understand why pain reports can differ between people.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 60 years old
- Speak and read English well
- Be able to sign consent in writing
- Live in a U.S. state or territory right now
- Be able to follow all study steps and visit schedules
- Not be a staff member with a close relationship to the study team
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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