Testing How m-Cresol Preservative Causes Pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This early-stage study investigates how a chemical preservative called m-cresol causes pain when injected under the skin. Researchers want to understand the mechanism of pain so they can develop better ways to prevent or reduce it in future medical treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You are not currently enrolled in another research study, or finished one less than 4 weeks ago
- You are not taking regular medications (except birth control pills) and have no history of substance abuse
- You do not have a fever (body temperature above 38°C / 100.4°F)
- You do not have allergies, asthma, or chronic skin conditions
- Your skin at the test site is healthy with no numbness, wounds, bruises, or unexplained marks
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