Rapid Induction Analgesia: Audio recordings of hypnosis for induced pain in a student sample

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Acute Pain; Anaesthesiology - Pain management

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614001034628
• Lead Sponsor: Murdoch University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-09-25
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Adults 18 and over
Generally good physical and mental health

Exclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of a dissociative disorder, major depression, any anxiety condition with severe anxiety symptoms, schizophrenia
Diagnosis of a chronic pain condition
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Identified allergy to chilli or capsaicin

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain intensity associated with physical stimuli on capsaicin application site in experimental group versus control group as assessed on a scale of 1-10. [Before capsaicin application and 30 minutes after capsaicin application];Psychological distress associated with physical stimuli on capsaicin application site in experimental group versus control group as assessed on a scale of 1-10.[Before capsaicin application and 30 minutes after capsaicin application]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sharpness, using a neuropen applied to the forearm, with participant ratings of sharpness on a 1-10 scale[Before capsaicin application and 30 minutes after capsaicin application];Pressure pain threshold will be measured using an algometer[Before capsaicin application and 30 minutes after capsaicin application];Heat intensity will be assessed using a thermal simulator applied to the forearm. Participants will rate heat intensity on a scale from 1-10[Before capsaicin application and 30 minutes after capsaicin application]