Mind over matter: positive framing may boost pain shot results
NCT ID NCT07498140
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether describing a common pain shot (epidural steroid injection) in a very positive way helps reduce leg pain more than a neutral description. Researchers will compare three groups: positive framing of the shot, neutral framing of the shot, and neutral framing of pain medications. The goal is to see if a patient's expectations can improve real-world pain relief.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention (positive or neutral framing of epidural steroid injections)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simply describing a treatment in a positive way improves pain relief, without changing the actual procedure.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage behavioral study, not a drug trial. The effect may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to all patients.
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First Lviv Medical Union
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLviv, Ukraine
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Northwestern University
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Phramongkutklao Military Hospital
RECRUITINGBangkok, Thailand
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONBethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States