How Light Affects Pain in Chronic Pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how different kinds of light might change pain levels in people with chronic widespread pain, like fibromyalgia. By using brain scans (MRI), researchers hope to find new ways to manage pain without medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are willing to have an MRI brain scan.
- You are not claustrophobic (afraid of small spaces).
- If you have chronic pain, your pain has lasted 3 months or more and affects at least 4 body areas.
- You are not planning any changes to your pain treatments in the next 3 months.
- You are not pregnant, and you do not have certain eye conditions or a seizure disorder.
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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