Study Details
Brain Changes with Chronic Pain and Chronic Pain Recovery
(IRB#: IRB_00172536)
Chronic pain is persistent pain in the body. This study wants to learn how people with chronic pain relate to pain and how it impacts the brain. This study also wants to learn whether brain changes will be restored during chronic pain recovery. The knowledge learned will help doctors better understand how to prevent and treat chronic pain issues. People in the study will be in 3 groups. Healthy participants who have never experienced chronic pain. Participants currently experiencing chronic pain. Participants who have recovered from chronic pain. Being in the study requires about 2 visits to the study clinic. Compensation will be given for participation. Medical tests will be done to track the health of participants.
- All genders
- Over 18 years old
- Healthy Volunteers
- In Person
- Paid
Who can participate?
Gender: All genders
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 18 to 60 years old
- Healthy participants or
- Participants with diagnosed chronic pain or
- Participants in chronic pain recovery
- Able to attend in person at a study clinic
Exclusion Criteria
- Substance abuse or dependence within 60 days before participation
- Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- History of seizures (burst of uncontrolled brain activity causing the body to become stiff, twitch, or limp) or head trauma
- Current or history of major mental illness
- Unable to participate in an MRI (process to take an image of the body such as the brain)
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
IRB#: IRB_00172536
PI: Karishma Shah
Department: PEDIATRICS
Approval Date: 2024-04-03 18:30:00
Study Categories: Brain Health Studies, Mental Health and Well-being Studies
Specialties: Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Psychiatry