Scientists probe whether emotions alter pain sensitivity

NCT ID NCT06840743

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This 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 provide any treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Linnaeus University

    Vaxjo, 343 32, Sweden

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