Meaning in Music-Based Pain Modulation
An Investigation of the Intersection of Affect and Meaning in Music-Based Pain Modulation
University of Virginia
50 participants
Oct 25, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The overall goal of this project is to examine the impact of music's meaning on pain. Relationships between trait affect, meaning in life, and subjective qualities of meaningful music will be assessed. We will also conduct interviews with a subset of participants to determine which aspects of music are most meaningful and how this meaning increases or decreases pain sensations.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- -65 years old
- Absence of acute or chronic pain
- Normal hearing (either naturally or with assistance of hearing device)
- Must be able to wear an EEG
- Able to sign consent
Exclusion Criteria4
- < 18 or > 65 years old
- Presence of acute pain (brief pain inventory score > 3)
- Pregnant women
- Participant reports that they experience pain on more days than not in the past 6 months (i.e., chronic
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Interventions
Participants will be asked to select different music clips based on meaning, enjoyment and preference.
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NCT07036315