CoPainHell: The Analgesic Effect of Alcohol and Music (NCT06471985) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
CoPainHell: The Analgesic Effect of Alcohol and Music
Denmark45 participantsStarted 2024-06-19
Plain-language summary
The study is a 2x2 randomized crossover study. Participants are randomized to listen to one of two music tracks: "Orinoco Flow" by Enya or "Raining Blood" by Slayer. Prior to the intervention, participants' breath alcohol levels are measured through a breathalyzer test. The intervention involves a cold water test, where the participant's dominant hand is submerged in water at 4-5 degrees Celsius. Participants are instructed to keep their hand in the water until the pain becomes too intense, but no longer than 5 minutes.
Two hours after the first test, the same procedure is repeated, but participants listen to the other music track than they did during the first test. Participants receive no instructions on how to behave during the 2-hour interval.
The experiment takes place during the music festival CopenHell (June 19-22, 2024), provided that there is approval from relevant authorities.
Two hours after the first test, the same procedure is repeated, but participants listen to the other music track than in the first test. Participants are given no instructions on how to behave during the 2-hour interval.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants ≥ 18 years old
* Informed consent
* Breath alcohol concentration ranging from 0.0 to 1.5 permille and deemed fit by the investigator at the time of giving informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Wounds on dominant arm
* Current illness (a flu, cold etc.)
* Persons with diabetes because of the risk of peripheral neuropathies or other know peripheral sensibility paresthesia
* Circulation issues (especially Raynaud's syndrome)
* Pregnancy
Pull-out criteria
\- Breath alcohol concentration \> 2.5 permille and/or deemed unfit to participate by the investigator at the second pain test
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.