Brain scans reveal why chronic pain kills motivation
NCT ID NCT05701852
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at why people with long-term nerve pain often feel less motivated. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) and a reward-learning task to compare 50 chronic pain patients with healthy volunteers. The goal is to understand brain changes linked to motivation, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help explain why chronic pain patients often feel less motivated, potentially pointing toward new ways to support them.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study (50 people) that does not test any treatment. It may not lead to direct patient benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild
RECRUITINGParis, France
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