PET and MRI scans for chronic nerve pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study uses two types of scans (PET and MRI) to look at how chronic pain from the spine or nerves affects the body. It aims to understand pain better, which could help improve treatments in the future.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have chronic pain that started in your spine or nerves.
- Your pain has lasted more than 2 months.
- Your pain level is at least 4 out of 10 on a 0-10 scale.
- You are not pregnant or nursing, and you can have an MRI scan.
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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