Pain fights pain: Brain's natural painkiller revealed in new study
NCT ID NCT07234123
First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looked at how the brain turns down pain when a person feels two painful sensations at the same time. Researchers measured pain ratings and attention levels in 24 healthy University of Washington students. The goal was to understand whether focusing attention helps the brain naturally reduce pain, alongside chemical processes.
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University of Washington Seattle
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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