Study how pain works in people with intellectual disability
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study measures how you feel pain (nociception) and compares patterns in people with intellectual disability and healthy volunteers. It may help researchers better understand pain differences and improve future pain care.
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Who can take part
- You (or your parent/legally authorized representative) can sign an informed consent form
- You can participate for the full study period and follow study instructions
- You are age 8 to 30 and can speak/read English
- You must avoid pain medicines and certain substances before and during the study
- If you are in the intellectual disability group, you have a diagnosis of intellectual disability
- If you are a healthy volunteer, your IQ or adaptive skills score must be above 85
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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