Can we fix pain bias? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT03258580
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at how social factors like race and ethnicity influence how people express pain and how others assess it. Researchers will measure pain responses and brain activity in healthy volunteers, then test whether feedback can improve accuracy in judging others' pain. The goal is to understand and reduce health disparities in pain 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 work could help reduce biases in pain assessment and improve pain management for minority groups.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no treatment being tested. Results may not directly change clinical practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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