Predicting pain sensitivity with brain and body tests
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study uses simple electrical pulses on the skin and checks how well you sense your body's internal signals to find patterns that can predict pain. It is for healthy young adults and does not involve any drugs or medical procedures.
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Who can take part
- You must be a healthy adult aged 18 to 25 years
- Your right hand must be your dominant hand
- You must not have had any ongoing or chronic pain in the past 3 months
- You must not have any sleep problems or chronic medical conditions (heart, lung, skin, nervous, mental, or hormonal)
- You must not be pregnant or at risk of pregnancy
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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