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Official title Experimental Pain in Parkinsons
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05981261
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Study comparing pain intensity and discomfort in patients with Parkinson´s disease and healthy controls during inducement of mechanical, thermal, and chemical experimental pain
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Group healthy volunteers: healthy people with no PD diagnosis
- Group PD patients levodopa: Include PD patients treated with levodopa
- Group PD patients DBS: Include PD patients with DBS
You likely can't join if
- Known other neurological or medical disorders (e.g., stroke, neuropathy, diabetes) or other disorders with expected influence on experimental pain
- Known dementia (a score \<24 on the MoCA)
- Known untreated depression (a score ≥15 on the Beck Depression Inventory)
- Unable to cooperate
- Treated with painkillers except paracetamol and NSAID (except if pain and treatment is ad-equately stable as evaluated by a doctor)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Aarhus, Denmark
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Aarhus, Denmark. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.