Neural and Psychological Mechanisms of Pain Perception (Pain-MRI)
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) seek healthy volunteers to participate in a research study. The purpose of this study is to better understand how pain and emotions are processed in the human brain and influence by psychological factors. This is an outpatient study that may involve moderate but tolerable pain (while having an MRI). Researchers are studying how thoughts, feeling, and learning influence pain and perception. All tests will be conducted at the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. Compensation is provided.
Participation involves:
- one screening and one study session each lasting one to three hours
- psychological questionnaires
- MRI scan
- physiological recordings (e.g., heart rate, breathing)
You may qualify if you are:
- 18-50 years old
- in good health
- fluent in English
- available to come to NIH during daytime hours
You may not qualify if you:
- have, or have had, a medical or psychiatric condition
- suffer from a chronic pain condition
- use recreational drugs
- are pregnant
- cannot undergo an MRI
- are left handed
Location: The NIH Clinical Center, America's research hospital, is conveniently located on the Metro Red Line (Medical Center stop) in Bethesda, Maryland. Parking is provided at no cost.
For more information:
Call: 1-800-411-1222
TTY users dial 7-1-1
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Or go online:
clinicaltrials.gov
Refer to study # 15-AT-0132 (Pain-MRI)
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health