Is NCT06632535 recruiting in Boston, MA?

Yes, NCT06632535 is currently recruiting participants at its Boston, MA location. This chronic pain clinical trial is actively enrolling qualified participants.

How do I join the chronic pain clinical trial in Boston?

To join this clinical trial in Boston, complete the eligibility form on this page. A study coordinator will contact you to discuss next steps and determine if you qualify.

Is participation in this Boston clinical trial free?

Yes, all study-related care is provided at no cost to qualified participants. Many studies also offer compensation for time and travel expenses.

Chronic Pain Clinical Trial in Boston, MA

About This Chronic Pain Study in Boston

Chronic spine pain is one of the most common and conditions in adults over the age of 65. Treatments for pain that are non-pharmacologic (do not use over-the-counter or prescription drugs) are recognized as some of the most important to study. Chiropractic care has shown to be effective at reducing chronic pain, and growing research supports the use of group visit programs for the management of chronic pain. There is reason to believe that combining the two could enhance the benefit previously demonstrated by these treatments individually. There are no studies that have examined the combined delivery of chiropractic care and group visit programs for adults over the age of 65. The investigators plan assess the feasibility of treating adults over the age of 65 with chronic spine pain with chiropractic care and a group visit program. A battery of biopsychosocial outcomes will be collected to inform a more definitive trial.

Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

65+ years of age

Chronic neck, thoracic, and/or low back pain at least 5 days a week for at least 3 consecutive months

Neck, thoracic, and/or low back pain averaged over past week of 3 or more on numerical rating scale ranging from 0 to 10, with 10 described as 'worst pain imaginable'

Oswestry Disability Index score of 10% or greater

Access to and ability to use a smartphone, tablet, or computer and broadband internet

Access to reliable mode of transportation for study visits and chiropractic treatments

Agreeable to participate in all study procedures

Fluent in English

Exclusion Criteria

Currently, or having received chiropractic care in past 12 months (for any spine pain condition)

Any disability precluding safe exercise practice

Any prior spinal surgery within previous year

Persons currently involved in a disability/accident claim

Currently living in a nursing home and/or enrolled in hospice

Need for additional diagnostic imaging at the eligibility exam

Signs/symptoms of major systemic illness that may impair the participant's ability to effectively attend intervention sessions, or present risk factors to the care protocol: Participants with signs or symptoms suggesting the need for evaluation and/or management by other providers (e.g., Parkinson's disease, cancer, psychosis, substance use addiction)

Non-neuromusculoskeletal source: Participants with neck or back pain suspected or confirmed non-neuromusculoskeletal source (e.g., vasculitis, referred pain of cardiopulmonary origin, neoplasm, or infection)

Inflammatory arthritis: Participants suspected or confirmed diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis or other systemic inflammatory arthritis condition

Health conditions influencing compliance: Participants with health conditions that lead to difficulty complying with study protocol, such as renal dialysis, untreated psychiatric symptoms, or cognitive impairment

Vascular risk: Participants at increased risk for adverse cerebrovascular events are ineligible. Examples include a history of stroke, carotid artery dissection, or vertebral artery dissection, and those scheduled for endarterectomy procedures due to arterial stenosis. The presence of carotid artery bruit is exclusionary due to a presumed increased vascular risk and the likely need for referral and diagnostic testing

Neurological disorder: Participants exhibiting a clinical picture of serious or potentially serious neurological disorders are ineligible. Examples include:

Progressive neurologic deficit evidenced by signs/symptoms such as paralysis, progressive muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, and loss of bladder or bowel function

Suspected or confirmed myelopathy or radiculopathy

Space occupying lesions, within or adjacent to the spinal canal, including tumors (benign or malignant)

Neurological deficit (loss of sensation, motor strength, and/or deep tendon reflexes) present for less than 12 months

Note: The presence of a cervical disc herniation/protrusion is not exclusionary without signs of neurological deficit.

Note: Stable neurological deficit (present for more than 12 months without change) is not exclusionary

Pathological hypermobility: Participants with suspected or confirmed diagnosis of a disorder known to cause spinal joint hypermobility including congenital conditions (Marfan Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and Osteogenesis imperfecta) and degenerative or traumatic instability are ineligible. Potential participants will be screened using Beighton criteria, health history, and (when available) diagnostic imaging review.

Contraindication: Participants with confirmed or suspected contraindication to care not otherwise described (e.g., cervical fracture) are ineligible. This criterion does not include factors representing relative contraindications to specific procedures such as the presence of osteoporosis, for which chiropractic care can be safely adapted.

Recent interventional pain management: defined as procedures such as corticosteroid injection, trigger point injection, and radiofrequency ablation to the cervical or lumbar region within the past 4 weeks and/or scheduled for interventional pain management procedures within the study timeframe.

Hearing or visual impairment affecting participation in a virtual program

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Boston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06632535) has an active research site in Boston, MA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Chronic Pain Treatment Options in Boston, MA

If you're searching for chronic pain treatment options in Boston, MA, this clinical trial (NCT06632535) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Boston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced chronic pain specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

Looking for more options? Browse all chronic pain clinical trials near you to find additional studies recruiting in your area.

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