Thinking about pain intensity
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how people think about and rate their own pain. You may be able to join if you have had muscle or bone pain for at least 3 months, in more than one area, and that pain varies in intensity.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have seen a doctor or other healthcare provider for a painful muscle or bone problem in the past year.
- For the last 3 months, you have felt at least mild muscle or bone pain on most days, and that pain has been in more than one spot.
- Your pain has varied in strength over the last 3 months (sometimes stronger, sometimes weaker).
- You are not a licensed healthcare provider (like a doctor, nurse, or physical therapist), and you do not have a heart rhythm problem, an implanted device like a pacemaker, or a condition that causes uncontrolled movements (like Parkinson's or epilepsy).
- You do not smoke or vape, and you have not used drugs or alcohol heavily in the last week. You are not allergic to medical tape or sticky adhesives.
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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