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TENS and psychophysiological responses to pain

Volunteers wanted… Healthy adult (18 years or older) volunteers are wanted to take part in a research study investigating Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for pain sensitivity.

TENS involves passing a low voltage (and often undetectable) current through your skin to stimulate the nerves. Pain sensitivity will be assessed through electro-cutaneous stimulations administered via electrodes attached to the back of your hand. You will decide the maximum stimulation level.

The study involves a single 1hr session and you will be reimbursed for the costs associated with participating.

The study is being conducted in the School of Psychology, ±¬ÁÏÍõ.

If you are interested in participating, please email tessa.rooney@sydney.edu.au for more information.Ìý

Eligibility

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

  • Aged 18 years and above
  • not currently experiencing any pain
  • not currently taking pain killers
  • no previous or existing heart problems
  • no prior experience with a TENS device.Ìý

How to participate

If you are interested in assisting with this important and exciting area of research, please contact the study facilitator:

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Ethics committee approval number:Ìý2022/HE000737Ìý