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NCT06317844 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Examination of Psychological and Physiological Pathways Linking Gratitude and Pain
A NA study of Acute Pain and Emotions, sponsored by Black Hills State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 145
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06317844: Completed NA study of Acute Pain and Emotions, sponsored by Black Hills State University.
NCT06317844 is a NA study of Acute Pain and Emotions that has completed, run by Black Hills State University. The registered enrollment target is 145 participants, below the 265-participant average among 50 other Acute Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (45% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06317844, a NA study of Acute Pain and Emotions, has completed, sponsored by Black Hills State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 145 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of a brief gratitude intervention on individuals' psychological and physiological responses to acute pain. Furthermore, these associations will be examined in the context of genetic variations associated with both pain and psychological processes.
Primary Outcome
Self-reported measures of pain will be reported on a numeric scale of 0 (no pain) to 10 (strongest pain imaginable every 15 seconds throughout a cold pressor test and again 1 minute and 10 minutes post cold pressor test.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Behavioral Writing Intervention
Study Locations (1)
South Dakota
- Black Hills State University - Spearfish
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 145 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-09-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-08-19 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT06317844 record still lists
NCT06317844 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 145 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 265-participant average among 50 other Acute Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (45% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Acute Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Behavioral Writing Intervention is the first listed.
NCT06317844 reports a single indexed study location in South Dakota.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06317844 about?
NCT06317844 is a clinical study titled "Examination of Psychological and Physiological Pathways Linking Gratitude and Pain". The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of a brief gratitude intervention on individuals' psychological and physiological responses to acute pain. Furthermore, these associations will be examined in the context of genetic variations associated with both pain and psychological proce...
What is the current status of trial NCT06317844?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 145 participants. The study started on 2024-09-10. Estimated completion is 2025-08-19.
What conditions does trial NCT06317844 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Acute Pain, Emotions, Positive Thinking.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06317844?
The interventions under investigation include: Behavioral Writing Intervention (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06317844?
This trial is sponsored by Black Hills State University, which has 5 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06317844 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across South Dakota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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