Understanding how the body and mind influence choices
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how your body's signals and your ability to reflect on them affect the decisions you make. It involves tasks that may include mild stress, pain, food cravings, or brain scans to better understand these processes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- You can read and write in English.
- You do not have any current psychiatric diagnosis or serious medical conditions like heart disease or diabetes.
- You are not taking psychoactive medications or regularly using substances.
- You are not pregnant.
- You can comply with study procedures and visits.
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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