# Researchers develop new test to objectively measure pain, test medications

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**Created:** [November 6, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/researchers-develop-new-test-to-objectively-measure-pain-test-medications/969 "2018-11-06T18:36:20Z")\
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> **[Researchers develop new test to objectively measure pain, test medications](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181106104236.htm)**
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> The electroencephalography-based test could improve patient pain assessments and reduce the over-prescription of opioids, the researchers say.

  
The electroencephalography-based test could improve patient pain assessments and reduce the over-prescription of opioids, the researchers say.