AI reads your face to measure pain: a new test for chronic sufferers?
NCT ID NCT04896827
First seen May 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study aims to develop a facial recognition system powered by artificial intelligence to automatically measure pain and how well the body controls it. Researchers will test healthy volunteers and people with chronic pain using a heat and cold water test while cameras capture their facial expressions. The goal is to create a simple, objective screening tool for pain control problems, which could help diagnose and understand chronic pain better.
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Université de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5N4, Canada
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple, automated way to measure pain and identify pain control problems using just a camera.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, suspended study focused on developing a test, not a treatment. The technology may not be accurate enough for clinical use.
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