Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
This new study builds on the principal investigator's earlier studies to improve communication about pain. The research team seeks to better understanding of the mental processes needed to rate pain.
Interventions
OTHERobservational
observational
Sponsors
University of Missouri-Columbia
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
General inclusion criteria: * 18 years old or older; * visited a HCP for treatment of a painful musculoskeletal condition within previous year; * has usually felt, at least, "mild" musculoskeletal pain on most days of the last 3 months in multiple locations; and * has felt variable musculoskeletal pain intensity during the last 3 months. General
Exclusion criteria
* past or current employment as a licensed healthcare provider; * diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia; * has a battery-powered implant in the neck, chest, abdomen, or spine (e.g., pacemaker); * diagnosed with a neurological condition that causes uncontrolled movement (e.g., Parkinsonism, epilepsy, etc.); * smokes cigarettes or vapes; (6) has abused substances during the last week; or * allergic to skin adhesives.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pain intensity | 3 weeks | Pain intensity is the severity or magnitude of perceived pain. The researchers will use a 0 ("no pain")-10("pain as bad as you can imagine") numeric rating scale. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed