Brain imaging study of how people feel heat and pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study uses MRI scans to understand how your brain responds to different feelings, including mild heat pain. It may help researchers learn more about pain and brain processing by comparing your responses during the tests.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old and able to sign consent forms
- If you’re female, you must not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and you must use reliable birth control
- Be able to read and speak English and follow study instructions
- Have no current or recent ongoing pain (no “pathological” or chronic pain problems)
- Be able to complete MRI scanning without problems (for example, not severe claustrophobia)
- Have no metal or metal fragments in your body (or history of metal work that could leave bits behind)
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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