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Chronic Pain Clinical Trial in Providence, RI

Access cutting-edge chronic pain treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Providence. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Brown University

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Providence

    Convenient for RI residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Providence site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Chronic Pain Study in Providence

This study relies on the use of a smartphone application (SOMA) that the investigators developed for tracking daily mood, pain, and activity status in acute pain, chronic pain, and healthy controls over four months.The primary goal of the study is to use fluctuations in daily self-reported symptoms to identify computational predictors of acute-chronic pain transition, pain recovery, and/or chronic pain maintenance or flareups. The general study will include anyone with current acute or chronic pain, while a smaller sub-study will use a subset of patients from the chronic pain group who have been diagnosed with chronic low back pain, failed back surgery syndrome, or fibromyalgia. These sub-study participants will first take part in one in-person EEG testing session while completing simple interoception and reinforcement learning tasks and then begin daily use of the SOMA app. Electrophysiologic and behavioral data from the EEG testing session will be used to determine predictors of treatment response in the sub-study.

Sponsor: Brown University

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

\[General study\]
Chronic pain group:
Age above 18
Access to a personal smartphone and a stable internet connection
Average pain intensity score of greater than 3 in the past week or
Average pain interference score of greater than 3 in the past week or
Average pain distress score of greater than 3 in the past week
Pain duration: greater than 6 months
Acute pain group:
Age above 18
Access to a personal smartphone and a stable internet connection
Average pain intensity score of greater than 3 in the past week ○ or
Average pain interference score of greater than 3 in the past week ○ or
Average pain distress score of greater than 3 in the past week
Pain duration: less than 3 months
Pain cause: Due to recent surgery, injury, acute illness, or childbirth (within the past 3 months)
Healthy control group:
Age above 18
Access to a personal smartphone and a stable internet connection
Average pain intensity score of less than 3 in the past week
Average pain interference score of less than 3 in the past week
Average pain distress score of less than 3 in the past week
No surgery, injury, acute illness, or childbirth (within the past 3 months)
In person EEG testing \[Sub-Study only\]:
Same as in General App Study Above and additionally:
Current diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, Chronic Low Back Pain or Failed Back Surgery Syndrome OR
No current or prior history of chronic pain
If participant has chronic low back pain or failed back surgery syndrome: are they planning to have either a radio-frequency ablation, back surgery, or spinal cord stimulation implant in the next few months
If participant has chronic low back pain or failed back surgery syndrome: have they received insurance approval for the procedure?
Ok with EEC/ECG measures

Exclusion Criteria

\[General study\]
Chronic pain group:
recent injury or surgery unrelated to the pain in the past 3 months
difficulty participating for technical/logistical issues (e.g., no computer, incompatible smartphone, can't commit to 4 months study participation);
Not fluent in English (difficulty understanding questions)
Current primary or metastatic cancer (organic cause of pain)
Acute pain group:
History of Chronic Pain (Pain lasting for more than 6 months)
difficulty participating for technical/logistical issues (e.g., no computer, incompatible smartphone, can't commit to 4 months study participation);
Not fluent in English (difficulty understanding questions)
Current primary or metastatic cancer (organic cause of pain)
Healthy control group: History of Chronic Pain (Pain lasting for more than 6 months)
difficulty participating for technical/logistical issues (e.g., no computer, incompatible smartphone, can't commit to 4 months study participation);
Not fluent in English (difficulty understanding questions) -In person EEG testing \[Sub-study only\]: \[will interfere with EEG data collection safety or quality\]:
Same as in General App Study Above and additionally:
Left-handedness
Use of a wheelchair
Heart failure diagnosis
Current or prior experience with acute psychosis or mania
implanted pacemaker, neurostimulator or any other head or heart implants
require a hearing aid to hear properly
claustrophobia
metal fragments in the body

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 Providence?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05754190) has an active research site in Providence, RI 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 Providence, RI

If you're searching for chronic pain treatment options in Providence, RI, this clinical trial (NCT05754190) 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 Providence 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.

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