How emotions and pain together affect pain thresholds
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how emotions and pain work together in people with chronic pain. It measures how sensitive you are to pressure and other pain-related signs, to better understand how feelings influence pain.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You speak Swedish well.
- You have had pain that lasts more than 6 months.
- You do not have a 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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