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Near-InfraRed Spectroscopy of Auricular Stimulation

Description

This is a single-visit non-invasive study of healthy volunteer subjects. Brain activity will be measured with infra-red light sensors attached to a cap worn on the head, while both ears are gently stimulated with plastic filaments.

Conditions

Healthy Male and Female SubjectsHealthy Volunteer Study
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Study Details

Study overview

This is a single-visit non-invasive study of healthy volunteer subjects. Brain activity will be measured with infra-red light sensors attached to a cap worn on the head, while both ears are gently stimulated with plastic filaments.

Neural Responses to Tactile Auricular Stimulation Measured by Functional Near-infrared Spectroscopy in Pain-free Volunteers

Near-InfraRed Spectroscopy of Auricular Stimulation

Condition
Healthy Male and Female Subjects
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. frequent or chronic pain requiring the use of pain-relieving medications more than twice per week, on average, in the last 3 months,
  • 2. history or symptoms of neuropathy,
  • 3. active lesions or skin disruptions to either ear,
  • 4. recent (\< 3 mo) illicit drug use,
  • 5. history of substance misuse/abuse,
  • 6. current or recent (\<1 month) opioid or marijuana use, and
  • 7. current regular use of psychoactive prescription medications

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Pittsburgh,

Keith Vogt, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pittsburgh

Study Record Dates

2028-03-30