Can a simple questionnaire predict how much pain you feel?
NCT ID NCT03113903
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a French version of the Pain Sensitivity Questionnaire (PSQ) accurately measures a person's natural sensitivity to pain. The PSQ uses 17 questions about everyday situations that might cause pain. Researchers will compare answers from healthy volunteers and patients scheduled for surgery with their responses to actual pain-inducing tests, such as heat, cold, and pressure. The goal is to validate the French version for use in pain research and clinical practice.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Psychophysical exploration (pain, smell, noise, and light sensitivity tests)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a reliable French-language tool to measure pain sensitivity, aiding pain research and personalized pain management.
- What could go wrong
- The questionnaire may not fully capture pain sensitivity in all populations, and the study's results depend on the accuracy of the psychophysical tests.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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