Clinical Studies

 

Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Osteoarthrtis

 

University of Michigan Cannabinoids Study
We are excited to share a new research opportunity with you! Researchers from the University of Michigan are conducting a study on the efficacy of different cannabinoids in treating Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Osteoarthritis and YOU have the opportunity to participate! If you complete the study you may receive up to $500 in Amazon gift cards. Learn more at releaf.at/umpain

 

 

Vestibulodynia Pain Study

 

Recruiting participants in the Vestibulodynia (VBD) UPDATe Study

In order to identify the most effective treatments for women with chronic vaginal pain, researchers at Duke University, The University of California, Los Angeles, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are performing a randomized placebo-controlled blinded clinical trial. This trial hopes to better understand how women experience vestibulodynia pain in order to determine what treatments work best for different women. English-literate women between the ages of 18-50 years are eligible for immediate enrollment if they have VBD and meet certain study criteria. To learn more about the study, meet our research team, and enroll, please visit our UPDATe Study website.

 

Chronic Pain & Low Back Pain Studies

 

Online Study for People with Chronic Pain, Treated with Daily Opioid Medications
 
The VALUE study is looking for adults who have chronic pain, are taking daily oral prescription opioids or continuous delivery through an opioid patch, and are not currently tapering or reducing their opioid medications. Adults from across the U.S. are invited to participate in this study to help us learn about people’s experiences to help future patients, families, and doctors make medical decisions about the best treatment for their chronic pain.

Participants stay in this online-only study for 1 year and are asked to complete 3 online surveys (Baseline, 6 months, and 12 months). We will ask you questions about your pain, medications, how you are feeling and doing, and how well your medications are working for you. Participants will NOT be required to attend any office visits or make any medication changes. Participants may receive up to $150 for completing 3 surveys and 3 brief phone calls to confirm their medications.

The study is conducted by researchers at Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA).
For more information: Please contact VALUE study coordinator Hannah Cunningham at hcunning@stanford.edu or 1-833-668-0277. Learn more: http://med.stanford.edu/pain/snapl/current-studies/value.html
 
Chronic Low Back Pain
 
The Brain Mechanisms of Pain and Health Laboratory at UC San Diego is conducting a National Institutes of Health Clinical trial examining the effects of meditation on chronic low back pain.  They are looking for patients between 18-65 years of age that have been suffering from chronic low back pain for at least three months. The study requires seven days of patient involvement with one month to complete the study. Patients will be compensated $400 for completion of the study. For additional information, including a complete description of the study at the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute at UCSD, please feel free to contact us at zeidanlab@ucsd.edu and/or call (858) 246-2028.
 
UCSD is conducting another NIH clinical trial examining the effects of meditation on chronic low back pain. They are looking for individuals with chronic low back pain who are 18-65 years of age. This study is a 16-part study that may take up to 48 days to complete. Participants will undergo bodily maneuvers, noxious heat, brain imaging, meditation interventions, and cognitive testing. Brain imaging will take place in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner located at the UCSD campus. Participants will be compensated $780 for successfully completing the study. The study is located in the San Diego County region. In order to participate individuals must contact us at zeidanlab@ucsd.edu and/or call (858) 246-2028.
 

 

Injustice and the Experience of Chronic Pain


You are being invited to take part in a study based on your experience of living with pain and the potential role of feelings of injustice in your experience of pain. Previous research has shown injustice to be part of the pain experience for some. Injustice appears to come from both internal and external sources, and that pain awareness in the public could improve external sources of injustice. This current study aims to see if feelings of injustice connect to pain and different psychological constructs and traits.

Learn more at: https://centreforpainresearch.com/limesurvey/index.php/335511?lang=en

 

Maternal Chronic Pain Study   

A high proportion of women with children experience chronic pain conditions such as temporomandibular disorders, low back pain, headache, and fibromyalgia. Parenting with chronic pain is a unique challenge that many parents face. Oregon Health & Science University , Stanford, and Seattle Children's Hospital are conducting a study to learn more about the impact of maternal chronic pain in hopes of helping mothers and families in the future. 

This study might be a good fit for you if:
  • You are a mother who has had chronic pain for 6 months or longer
  • You have a child between the ages of 8 and 12 years old

 Participants will complete online questionnaires and electronic diaries. Compensation is provided.

Learn more at: http://www.ohsu.edu/.../studi.../Maternal-Chronic-Pain-Study.cfm

 

 

 

 

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