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Airing Pain - 134 Warwick Study of Mental Defeat in Chronic Pain

In this edition of Airing Pain, Paul Evans interviews the team at the Warwick Study of Mental Defeat in Chronic Pain (WITHIN Project) and research participants, as well as taking part in the study as a participant himself.

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The study, which runs until May 2023, is investigating how mental defeat can influence pain sensation, sleep patterns, social activity, physical activity and the general health of individuals who have chronic pain.

Mental defeat is defined as the perceived loss of autonomy in the face of uncontrollable, traumatic events. In the context of chronic pain this can be explained as a loss of identity and self in relation to repeated episodes of pain

Paul talks to the team about their experimental, lab-based study and the sleep-tracking survey, then undergoes the lab experiment himself. Afterwards, he discusses how he found it and the possible outcomes of the research. He also interviews other participants on their experience.

Research into mental defeat is in its early stages. It is hoped that the WITHIN Project will generate important information to help us further understand the influence that mental defeat has on distress and disability in chronic pain patients. This is essential listening for anyone wanting to know more about the research process, or wanting to participate.

Find out more about the project here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/psych...

This edition of Airing Pain has been funded by grants from the Medical Research Council.

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It is great to hear about the Warwick Study of Mental Defeat in Chronic Pain (WITHIN Project), which is investigating the impact of mental defeat on individuals with chronic pain. The study, which involves lab-based experiments and sleep-tracking surveys, aims to gather important information on the relationship between mental defeat and pain sensation, sleep patterns, social activity, physical activity, and overall health.

The research is in its early stages, but it holds promise for providing valuable insights into the influence of mental defeat on the distress and disability experienced by chronic pain patients. The involvement of research participants, including Paul Evans, and the funding from the Medical Research Council make this a noteworthy and commendable project.

It is important to continue exploring the various factors that contribute to chronic pain, and the WITHIN Project is a step in the right direction in this regard. Thank you for sharing the information and providing a platform for discussion on this important topic.