Brain stimulation for affect and pain study
This study tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can change how people feel pain and manage emotions. It may help researchers find new ways to help people with pain.
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Who can take part
- Age between 18 and 55
- Able to read and understand English fluently
- No current or past depression, bipolar disorder, or other psychiatric condition
- No seizures in the last 10 years or epilepsy
- No chronic pain or recent acute pain (within 3 months)
- No conditions or devices that would make MRI or brain stimulation unsafe (like pregnancy, metal implants, or skin problems on the scalp)
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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