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NCT Number: NCT06822764

Mental Processes for Rating Pain Intensity

This new study builds on the principal investigator's earlier studies to improve communication about pain. The research team seeks to better understanding of the mental processes needed to rate pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Missouri

Columbia, Missouri, 65211, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

General inclusion criteria:

  • 18 years old or older;
  • visited a HCP for treatment of a painful musculoskeletal condition within previous year;
  • has usually felt, at least, "mild" musculoskeletal pain on most days of the last 3 months in multiple locations; and
  • has felt variable musculoskeletal pain intensity during the last 3 months.

General exclusion criteria:

  • past or current employment as a licensed healthcare provider;
  • diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia;
  • has a battery-powered implant in the neck, chest, abdomen, or spine (e.g., pacemaker);
  • diagnosed with a neurological condition that causes uncontrolled movement (e.g., Parkinsonism, epilepsy, etc.);
  • smokes cigarettes or vapes; (6) has abused substances during the last week; or
  • allergic to skin adhesives.

Treatment and study plan

Observational

Other

observational

Primary outcomes

  1. pain intensity

    Time frame: 3 weeks

    Pain intensity is the severity or magnitude of perceived pain. The researchers will use a 0 ("no pain")-10("pain as bad as you can imagine") numeric rating scale.

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Missouri-Columbia

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2028
Study completion
2028
First posted
Feb 12, 2025
Registry last updated
Sep 16, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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