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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Locations

  • University of Washington Seattle

    Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

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