How pain beliefs affect brain activity during experimental pain
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses brain stimulation to see how your beliefs about pain change your brain's activity when you feel pain. It aims to help understand why pain feels different based on what you think about it.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You are generally healthy.
- You must be able to understand the study information and agree to take part.
- You should not have had any ongoing pain in the last 3 months.
- You should not have any metal in your head or a history of seizures.
- You should not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and not taking pain or mood medications.
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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