Pain ThresholdsBPPPTNCT07330167
Does Boredom With Simultaneously Perceived Pain Affect Pressure Pain Thresholds
A study testing Boredom intervention and Humorous in people with Pain Thresholds, run by Linnaeus University at 1 site in Sweden.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate if different emotional states such as boredom and happiness could influence mechanical pain thresholds and other pain - related variables such as pain tolerance, pain intensity and pain - related negative affect. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pain Thresholds
- What is being tested?
- Boredom intervention and Humorous
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 161 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSweden
- Study dates
- 27 Jan 2026to 20 Feb 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Above 18 years of age and below 80 years of age.
- Fluent in Swedish.
Who cannot join
- Pain anywhere in the body during the test session.
- Known neurological disease.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Does Boredom With Simultaneously Perceived Pain Affect Sensitivity to Pressure and Other Pain-related Variables?
The purpose of this study is to investigate if different emotional states such as boredom and happiness could influence mechanical pain thresholds and other pain - related variables such as pain tolerance, pain intensity and pain - related negative affect.
Read the detailed description
Participants will be randomized into 3 different groups watching different short video-clips (2.30 min), while at the same time experience short-lasting, experimentally induced pain. The boredom emotions group will watch a short boring video, the positive emotions group will watch a video containing a stand-up comedy show and this video will also be the distraction control, and the control group will just wait for 2.30 min, without any instructions about what to think about. Pressure pain thresholds will be measured with an algometer before and after the video-clip combined with experimental pain interventions.
- Conditions
- Pain Thresholds
- Being tested
- Boredom intervention, Humorous
- Keywords
- Pressure Pain Thresholds, Pain, Emotions
- Medical subject headings
- Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Boredom interventionOther
Also called Emotional
A short boring video will be shown.
HumorousOther
A short humorous video will be shown.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Boredom intervention | Experimental | The participant will watch a short video ( boredom) 2.30 minutes in length while experimental pain is induced. Receives: Other: Boredom intervention |
| Humorous control intervention | Active comparator | The participant will watch a short humorous video 2.30 minutes in length while experimental pain is induced. Receives: Other: Humorous |
| Control intervention | No intervention | The participant will wait for 2.30 minutes with experimentally induced pain. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pressure Pain Threshold
Pressure Pain Thresholds will be measured with a handheld algometer.
Measured: The Pressure Pain Thresholds will be measured directly after the intervention.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Jan 2026
- Study start27 Jan 2026
- Primary completion20 Feb 2026
- Study completion20 Feb 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pain ThresholdsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Within-subjects design
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 161 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Linnaeus University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Helena Gunnarsson, Linnaeus University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07330167
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Dnr 2025-06262-01
- Other IDs
- Linnaeus University
- Acronym
- BPPPT
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 27 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 17 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Does Boredom With Simultaneously Perceived Pain Affect Sensitivity to Pressure and Other Pain-related Variables?
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07330167
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BPPPT / Dnr 2025-06262-01
- Conditions
- Pain Thresholds
- Keywords
- Pressure Pain Thresholds, Pain, Emotions
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 161 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Linnaeus UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 27 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Feb 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to investigate if different emotional states such as boredom and happiness could influence mechanical pain thresholds and other pain - related variables such as pain tolerance, pain intensity and pain - related negative affect.
Detailed description
Participants will be randomized into 3 different groups watching different short video-clips (2.30 min), while at the same time experience short-lasting, experimentally induced pain. The boredom emotions group will watch a short boring video, the positive emotions group will watch a video containing a stand-up comedy show and this video will also be the distraction control, and the control group will just wait for 2.30 min, without any instructions about what to think about. Pressure pain thresholds will be measured with an algometer before and after the video-clip combined with experimental pain interventions.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Within-subjects design
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Boredom intervention | Experimental | Other: Boredom interventionThe participant will watch a short video ( boredom) 2.30 minutes in length while experimental pain is induced. |
| Humorous control intervention | Active comparator | Other: HumorousThe participant will watch a short humorous video 2.30 minutes in length while experimental pain is induced. |
| Control intervention | No intervention | –The participant will wait for 2.30 minutes with experimentally induced pain. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Above 18 years of age and below 80 years of age.
- Fluent in Swedish.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Pain anywhere in the body during the test session.
- Known neurological disease.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Boredom interventionAlso: EmotionalA short boring video will be shown. | Other | Boredom intervention |
| HumorousA short humorous video will be shown. | Other | Humorous control intervention |
Primary outcome
Pressure Pain Threshold
Time frame: The Pressure Pain Thresholds will be measured directly after the intervention.
Pressure Pain Thresholds will be measured with a handheld algometer.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Boredom intervention and Humorous in people with Pain Thresholds, run by Linnaeus University at 1 site in Sweden.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Sweden. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pressure Pain Threshold (time frame: The Pressure Pain Thresholds will be measured directly after the intervention.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Apr 2026.