Nerve stimulation for pain and brain activity in healthy adults
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve (a nerve in your neck) to see if it changes pain and brain activity. It's for healthy adults to understand how the method works before testing in patients with pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are generally healthy with no long-term medical, brain, or mental health conditions.
- You do not currently have an acute illness or chronic pain.
- You are not taking any medications that affect your brain or pain sensitivity.
- You are willing to give written consent in English and can follow the study procedures.
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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