Can your mood change how much pain you feel?
NCT ID NCT06840743
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether different emotions—positive, negative, or neutral—can change how sensitive people are to pain. 180 healthy adults watched short video clips to set their mood while also experiencing mild pain. Researchers measured pain thresholds and tolerance to see if emotions make a difference.
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 could help us understand how emotions affect pain perception, potentially guiding future pain management approaches.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to real-world pain conditions or lead to direct therapies.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Linnaeus University
Vaxjo, 343 32, Sweden
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