NIH launches massive pain study to unravel mysteries of discomfort

NCT ID NCT02707029

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to better understand pain by testing how people with and without pain disorders respond to various sensations like heat, cold, pressure, and sounds. Researchers will use questionnaires, physical exams, MRI scans, and sensory tests to gather detailed information. The goal is to learn more about pain and to find volunteers who may be eligible for future pain research studies at NIH.

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 study could help researchers better understand different types of pain and identify people for future pain treatment studies.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new therapy or provide a cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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