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Mechanisms of Affective Touch in Chronic Pain
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating affective touch for Fibromyalgia. Completed, enrolled 80 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study compares how different types of touch found in massage therapies impact pain perception, and whether these effects differ in individuals with and without chronic pain. This study also examines psychological factors that may predict differences in touch perception in individuals with chronic pain. This research will improve our understanding of whether and how massage therapies can benefit pain and health, and whether this differs in people who suffer from chronic pain.
Study Details
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Interventions
Various types of touch such as brushing, pressure, and tapping, as well as heat pain