Can colored light ease pain? scientists scan brains to find out

NCT ID NCT07245303

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study aims to understand how different colors of light can change pain perception by looking at brain activity. Researchers will use MRI scans to compare brain responses in 60 people—half with chronic muscle or fibromyalgia pain and half healthy volunteers. Participants will view colored lights while receiving mild pressure pain, helping uncover the brain pathways behind light-driven pain relief.

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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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