Investigating pain experiences in healthy adults
En undersøgelse af Smerteoplevelsen Hos Raske forsøgsdeltagere (A Study of the Pain Experience in Healthy Participants)
This study is testing how healthy adults feel pain when using a heating device on their arm, with and without a special cream, to help understand pain better and improve treatments for those who have ongoing pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Aarhus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus C) |
| Trial ID | NCT06611267 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This experiment aims to explore how healthy adults experience pain by inflicting tolerable pain on their forearm using a thermode. A total of 60 participants will be subjected to heat applications with and without a topical cream that has shown potential effects on pain perception. The study seeks to enhance understanding of the neurological and psychological mechanisms behind pain, which could lead to improved treatments for individuals suffering from persistent pain. The findings may provide insights into the subjective nature of pain and its implications for quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults without any known acute or chronic illnesses.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic pain conditions or those on pain medication may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better pain management strategies for patients suffering from chronic pain conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While the study's approach is focused on healthy adults, similar studies investigating pain mechanisms have shown promising results in understanding pain perception.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Normal health, i.e. no known acute or chronic illness * Fluid in Danish Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic pain condition * Other medical or psychiatric disorder * Use of antidepressants * Daily use of painkillers * Use of pain medication 24 hours prior to testing * Drug abuse * Pregnancy * Studying or with completed education in psychology or journalism
Where this trial is running
Aarhus C
- Aarhus University — Aarhus C, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christina Emborg, Postdoc
- Email: chrisemb@psy.au.dk
- Phone: 4520910215
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.