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Mean baseline data with SD for pain threshold and tolerance as well as measures of trait anxiety and fear of pain as a function of instruction group.
| Gender | Age | Pain threshold | Pain tolerance | Trait anxiety | Fear of pain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placebo | 8M/21F | 19.38 (2.67) | 44.72 (2.01) | 48.53 (2.20) | 44.34 (11.39) | 16.91 (3.14) |
| Nocebo | 11M/20F | 19.03 (2.52) | 44.90 (1.90) | 48.79 (2.05) | 41.81 (8.42) | 16.67 (3.00) |
| Control | 6M/19F | 20.00 (4.04) | 44.94 (2.08) | 48.52 (2.00) | 39.23 (6.08) | 19.65 (3.86) |
