Help us uncover the link between REM sleep and pain with non-invasive brain stimulation
Poor sleep leads to more pain, and pain leads to poor sleep.
Although pain and sleep share this bidirectional relationship, how they influence each other remains unclear. This study aims to understand the link between REM sleep oscillations and pain perception using non-invasive brain stimulation. The findings could potentially inform clinical strategies for managing pain, preventing chronic pain, and enhancing treatment outcomes. Understanding this relationship could benefit overall population health and well-being.
In this study, participants will receive non-invasive rhythmic brain stimulation and will be asked to perform a series of sensory tasks. Participants will take part in three sessions, each lasting up to two hours. The study will be conducted at the UQ Saint Lucia Campus. For specific details about the location, please contact the researcher.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria:
- be at least 18 years old.
- be a 'good sleeper'.
Exclusion criteria:
- existing diagnosis of chronic pain / or experiencing chronic pain
- existing diagnosis of psychiatric or neurological disorder
Participant benefits
You will receive a $20 gift card for each hour of participation. By completing all three sessions, you can earn up to a total of $120 in gift cards as a token of our appreciation.
Register your interest
Please email camillemaeva.thomas@uq.edu.au to register your interest in our study.
This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No. HE002224].