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- Elucidating Biological Pathways of Essential Oils for Analgesia in Chronic Pain
Clinical Trial
Elucidating Biological Pathways of Essential Oils for Analgesia in Chronic Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine if essential oils will slow down pain signals sent to the brain. Pain signals are sent to the brain by messengers called neurotransmitters. One neurotransmitter is named substance P. We want to determine whether essential oils decrease substance P when the skin is warmed. Findings from this study may help us reduce the amount of pain signals sent to the brain for people with chronic pain.
Eligibility Criteria
- Inclusion Criteria: Adults (18 years of age and older) who are generally healthy and able to make their own decisions English speaking Able to lie on their back and rest quietly for up to an hour Exclusion Criteria: A history of trauma or injury to the right arm Taking any prescription medications (including birth control pills)
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