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MRI and Pain perception experiment

Av Sara Coppi Skapad: 2025-07-05

Hello :)

Thank you for your interest in my study.

I’m Sara Coppi, a PhD student at the Brain, Body and Self Lab at Karolinska Institutet. I am currently working on several projects as part of my PhD, and I’d like to invite you to participate in one of our ongoing psychological studies on nociception (pain perception) and body perception.

About the Study
Our research explores how the brain processes body perception and pain. The experiment consists of two consecutive sessions on the same day:

1️⃣ Behavioral Session (90 minutes)
We will calibrate a laser to determine a pain intensity level of 3/4 on a pain scale—ensuring it is noticeable but tolerable.
You will complete a task where you observe a prosthetic hand while receiving mild pain-related stimulations on your real hand.
2️⃣ MRI Session (2 hours)
You will undergo an MRI scan while we study how your brain processes body perception and pain.
This session will allow us to capture detailed images of brain activity while you perform similar tasks to those in the behavioral session.
The procedure is completely safe and closely monitored to ensure your comfort.
Compensation
For your participation, you will receive either:
✔️ 900 SEK (taxable, available only if you have a personnummer) OR a cinema ticket

Important Information
✅ Participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time.
✅ Your contribution will help advance scientific knowledge on sensory and pain processing in the brain.
✅ Wear comfortable clothing suitable for the MRI scan and remember that all metal must be removed before the session.

⚠️ Cancellation Policy:
Please note that cancellations must be made at least 5 working days in advance. If a cancellation occurs later than this, we will be charged 3600 SEK for the MR scanner facility booking.

Pre-Experiment Guidelines (Exclusion Criteria)

To ensure accurate results and your safety, please follow these guidelines before the experiment:

❌ Do NOT consume alcohol, recreational drugs, medications, painkillers, or similar substances within 24 hours prior to the experiment.
❌ Do NOT sunbathe in the three weeks leading up to the study.
❌ If you wear glasses, please wear non-colored contact lenses instead.

❌ You CANNOT participate if you:

❌Have a dental retainer (fixed metal braces).
❌Have non-removable implants (e.g., pacemakers, cochlear implants, or certain metal implants).
❌Have been diagnosed with psychological disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, or anxiety disorders).
❌Have previously participated in my studies.

If any of these conditions apply to you, unfortunately, we cannot proceed with the experiment, and you will not receive compensation.

Next Steps
Before scheduling an appointment, I need to check your eligibility with a few quick YES/NO questions.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Best,
Sara Coppi

Hello :)

Thank you for your interest in my study.

I’m Sara Coppi, a PhD student at the Brain, Body and Self Lab at Karolinska Institutet. I am currently working on several projects as part of my PhD, and I’d like to invite you to participate in one of our ongoing psychological studies on nociception (pain perception) and body perception.

About the Study
Our research explores how the brain processes body perception and pain. The experiment consists of two consecutive sessions on the same day:

1️⃣ Behavioral Session (90 minutes)
We will calibrate a laser to determine a pain intensity level of 3/4 on a pain scale—ensuring it is noticeable but tolerable.
You will complete a task where you observe a prosthetic hand while receiving mild pain-related stimulations on your real hand.
2️⃣ MRI Session (2 hours)
You will undergo an MRI scan while we study how your brain processes body perception and pain.
This session will allow us to capture detailed images of brain activity while you perform similar tasks to those in the behavioral session.
The procedure is completely safe and closely monitored to ensure your comfort.
Compensation
For your participation, you will receive either:
✔️ 900 SEK (taxable, available only if you have a personnummer) OR a cinema ticket

Important Information
✅ Participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time.
✅ Your contribution will help advance scientific knowledge on sensory and pain processing in the brain.
✅ Wear comfortable clothing suitable for the MRI scan and remember that all metal must be removed before the session.

⚠️ Cancellation Policy:
Please note that cancellations must be made at least 5 working days in advance. If a cancellation occurs later than this, we will be charged 3600 SEK for the MR scanner facility booking.

Pre-Experiment Guidelines (Exclusion Criteria)

To ensure accurate results and your safety, please follow these guidelines before the experiment:

❌ Do NOT consume alcohol, recreational drugs, medications, painkillers, or similar substances within 24 hours prior to the experiment.
❌ Do NOT sunbathe in the three weeks leading up to the study.
❌ If you wear glasses, please wear non-colored contact lenses instead.

❌ You CANNOT participate if you:

❌Have a dental retainer (fixed metal braces).
❌Have non-removable implants (e.g., pacemakers, cochlear implants, or certain metal implants).
❌Have been diagnosed with psychological disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, or anxiety disorders).
❌Have previously participated in my studies.

If any of these conditions apply to you, unfortunately, we cannot proceed with the experiment, and you will not receive compensation.

Next Steps
Before scheduling an appointment, I need to check your eligibility with a few quick YES/NO questions.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Best,
Sara Coppi