Pleasant Touch Perception in Persistent Pain.

Sponsor
Göteborg University
Study ID
NCT07551687
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Conditions

  • Chronic Pain
  • Persistent Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Study Details

The goal of this observational study is to learn how individuals with chronic pain experience pleasant touch and how often they are exposed to such touch in their daily lives. The study also aims to examine how these experiences relate to pain sensitivity and body awareness. The main questions it aims to answer are: How is the perception of pleasant touch associated with central sensitization and interoceptive awareness in individuals with chronic pain? Does the perception of pleasant touch differ between individuals with different dominant pain mechanisms (nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic)? Participants referred to a specialist Pain Clinic in Västra Götaland as part of their regular care will be invited to take part. Those who consent will complete online questionnaires assessing pain, experience and exposure to touch, interoceptive awareness, and central sensitization. Clinical data such as pain diagnosis and medical history will also be collected.

Key Dates

First listed
Apr 27, 2026
Start date
Apr 26, 2026
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Feb 1, 2030
Completion
Feb 1, 2030

Study Design

Enrollment
100 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Chronic Pain Patients
    Individuals with chronic pain referred to a specialist pain clinic in Västra Götaland. Participants will complete questionnaires assessing pain, experience and exposure to pleasant touch, interoceptive awareness, and central sensitization. Clinical data will be collected as part of routine care.

Primary Outcome Measure

Perception of pleasant touch [ Time Frame: At baseline ]

Central Contacts

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