Table 1.
Outline of experimental measurements.
| Task | Measurements | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Habituation to laboratory environment and CPT conditions | 1 hour approximately | |
| Onset of 24 hr ABPM procedure (Section 2.2.1) | 24 hours | ||
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| Day 2 | Cold pressor test rest baseline | EEG recording period 1 | 3 min |
| Hand immersion in 2°C water bath | EEG recording period 2 (unit of stress) | 1 min | |
| Continuation of immersion (2°C ) until spontaneous withdrawal | EEG recording period 3 (pain tolerance) | x min | |
| Cold pressor test recovery (Section 2.2.2) | EEG recording period 4 | 3 min | |