How emotions affect pain sensitivity in chronic pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how your emotions might affect how sensitive you are to pain. If you have chronic pain, participating could help researchers understand the connection between feelings and pain.
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Who can take part
- 18 years of age or older
- Able to speak and understand Swedish
- Have had chronic pain for more than 6 months
- No known neurological disease
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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