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Research into the effects of optimism on pain and brain activity

Effects of Optimism Induction on Experimental Pain and Brain Activities

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-jRCT1022240036
Enrollment
160
Registered
2024-11-15
Start date
2024-11-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Healthy adults (no particular disease) Healthy Volunteers

Interventions

1. Optimism intervention group: participants were presented with highly likely positive events, such as "enjoying a delicious dinner with a close friend," and highly unlikely negative events, such as
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Behavioral Theapy

Sponsors

SUGIURA Motoaki
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age: 18-40 years old (when registering) 2.Right-handed 3.Any gender 4.Individuals who have given written consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Task 1: Behavioral Experiment on the Effects of Optimism Induction on Experimental Pain 1. Individuals experiencing pain from injury or other causes at the time of recruitment. 2. Individuals with allergies to capsaicin. 3. Individuals who are pregnant or may be pregnant. 4. Individuals using analgesics or drugs affecting the central nervous system. 5. Individuals with neurological or psychiatric disorders (including a history of these). 6. Individuals with skin disorders (such as atopic dermatitis) that may cause inflammation or irritation from capsaicin cream application.Task 2: fMRI Experiment on the Effects of Optimism Induction on Experimental Pain and Brain Activity 1. Individuals experiencing pain from injury or other causes at the time of recruitment. 2. Individuals with allergies to capsaicin. 3. Individuals who are pregnant or may be pregnant. 4. Individuals using analgesics or drugs affecting the central nervous system. 5. Individuals with neurological or psychiatric disorders (including a history of these). 6. Individuals who meet MRI contraindications (to be confirmed using the MRI pre-screening checklist). 7. Individuals with a tendency toward claustrophobia. 8. Individuals who participated in Task 1: Behavioral Experiment on the Effects of Optimism Induction on Experimental Pain. 9. Individuals with skin disorders (such as atopic dermatitis) that may cause inflammation or irritation from capsaicin cream application.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain intensity (capsaicin-induced): VAS visual analogue scale score

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Task 1: Behavioral experiment on the effect of optimism induction on experimental pain 1. Optimism scale (LOT-R optimism) 2. Pain catastrophizing scale (Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) Pain catastrophizing scale) 3. Personality trait scale (Big Five scale Japanese abbreviated version) Task 2: fMRI experiment on the effect of optimism on experimental pain and brain activity 1. Optimism scale (LOT-R optimism) 2. Changes in brain activity (by fMRI scan) 3. Pain catastrophizing scale (Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) Pain catastrophizing scale) Personality trait scale (Big Five scale Japanese abbreviated version)

Contacts

Public ContactXIAOQIAN CHANG

980-857

chang.xiaoqian.p4@dc.tohoku.ac.jp+81-227178007

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026