Linnaeus University
Clinical trials sponsored by Linnaeus University, explained in plain language.
-
Scientists probe whether emotions alter pain sensitivity
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how different emotions might affect how much pain people can handle. 180 healthy adults were tested by measuring their pain thresholds and tolerance while in different emotional states. The goal was to understand the link between feelings and pain, not to pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Linnaeus University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:36 UTC
-
Boredom may change how much pain you can handle, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether feeling bored or happy changes how sensitive people are to pressure pain. 161 healthy adults took part. Researchers measured pain thresholds and tolerance while participants experienced different emotions. The goal was to understand how mood affects p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Linnaeus University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
-
Hockey Players' knee pain linked to weaker legs, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 28 elite male ice hockey players to see how patellar tendinopathy (a common knee injury) affects leg strength and power. Players were grouped by ultrasound findings into healthy, one-sided, or both-sided tendon issues. They did leg strength tests and a 6-seco…
Sponsor: Linnaeus University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC