Chronic Pain Reaction to Local Heating of the Skin

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the bimodal skin blood flow responses to local heating in adults with chronic pain.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

 

Inclusion Criteria:          

  • Two groups of adults will be tracked:
    • Adults who do not have chronic pain (control group); and
    • Adults who have had fibromyalgia greater than 6 months. The groups will be matched for age, body mass index, and sex.
  • Men and women, 18-80 years of age.
  • Non-obese class III (body mass index BMI ≤ 39.9 kg/m^2).

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Body mass index greater or equal to 40 kg/m^2.
  • Current nicotine use (e.g., smoking, chewing tobacco, vaping, etc.).
  • Significant metabolic (e.g., diabetes), cardiovascular (including stage II hypertension) or neurologic disease.
  • Known skin allergies or disease, disorders of pigmentation, or rash; history of angioedema.
  • Renal disease, renal artery stenosis, and/or renal impairment.
  • Any current medications which could conceivably alter cardiovascular responses (e.g. antihypertension medication, diuretic, digoxin, CYP3A4 inhibitors, Lithium, etc.).
  • Taking hormone replacement therapy.
  • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 7/19/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Sarah Baker, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Pamela Engrav

(507) 255-6938

Engrav.Pamela@mayo.edu

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Publications

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