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The Effect of Nonverbal Vocalisations on Pain Tolerance
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Summary
Humans produce non-verbal vocalizations (shouting, growling, screaming), laughter, ...) in various contexts that are likely to perform biological functions. and important social issues. Yet despite their importance in the human vocal repertoire, the mechanisms and functions of non-verbal vocalizations remain little studied and poorly understood including in humans. In this context, the investigators wish to examine how the production of vocalizations non-verbal communication influences pain tolerance in healthy adults.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
104
Start Date
2022-05-11
Completion Date
2026-05
Last Updated
2025-07-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Cold pressor task (CPT)
The cold pressor test is among the most common and established methods for studying human reactions to pain and pain tolerance. Participants submerge a hand in cold water (approx. 5°C) and are asked to keep their hand submerged for as long as can (until the sensation is intolerable), up to a maximum of 5 min. The procedure is safe because the hand is removed before adverse effects can occur. The participant will be given a break of 5 min in between trials, and will interchange hands between trials. During this break hand may to be place in warm water (25-35°C) for up to 4 min to normalise hand temperature, which will be measured before and after each trial using a digital thermometer held firmly in the palm of the hand. Each participant will complete no more than three trials (conditions) in a randomised order.
Acoustic Recordings
During the experiment, the vocalizations produced will be systematically recorded for each participant and an analysis of the acoustic structure of these vocalizations will be carried out.
Index measurement NOL™
Four sensors placed non-invasively on one finger. of the participants will be able to calculate a dozen physiological parameters converts in real time into a pain index called NOL (for Nociception Level Index).
Video pupillometry
This technique is based on the observation of the dilatation of the pupil during the perception of a nociceptive stimulus in test persons.
Locations (1)
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint-Etienne
Saint-Etienne, France