This study is a screening evaluation for volunteers who are interested in participating in National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) research studies about pain and related processes, such as emotion, mood, and decision-making. Screening may include review of medical history, physical exam, vital signs, questionnaires, blood and urine tests, and optional sensory testing to better understand pain and related symptoms. The purpose is to identify and characterize healthy volunteers and people with pain who may be eligible for future NCCIH research studies. This screening study does not test a treatment and has no formal hypothesis.
To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
Additional exclusion from optional QST procedures:
Has a major medical condition or medical history that in a clinician's assessment could affect heat sensitivity, pain thresholds, or ability to comply with study procedures. This may include cardiovascular, autonomic, or neurological conditions (including stroke and blindness or deafness, a history of brain damage, or psychosis).
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Individuals screened under this protocol who are determined to be in good health and without a pain history that would classify them as a participant with pain. These participants may be considered for future NCCIH studies as healthy controls.
Individuals screened under this protocol who have a current or prior pain history or pain symptoms identified through medical history, examination, questionnaires, or sensory testing. These participants may be considered for future NCCIH studies of pain and related processes.
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