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HAVE YOU LOST SOMEONE WITH PAIN TO SUICIDE, OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO HAS?
A new research study seeks to interview people who have lost a friend or family member to suicide after a taper or stoppage of opioid pain medication. To date, no other team has sought to understand these losses in depth.
The study team is led by Dr. Stefan Kertesz at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Kertesz has a history of federally funded research and also of speaking out on behalf of people with both disability and pain. Click Here
Pain News Network published Dr. Kertesz's description of the this study late last year "Why We Need to Study Suicides After Opioid Tapering" Click Here
People interested in this study can check out the online screening survey at https://go.uab.edu/csiopioids or they can call 1-866-283-7223.
People who qualify under the screening survey will be asked to consider whether they would like to do a longer interview. All information is kept entirely confidential. General information about the study is at www.csiopioids.org.
This study is approved by the Institutional Review Boards at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
For anyone thinking about suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [link: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline], available online, via chat, or by dialing “988.”
The study team is led by Dr. Stefan Kertesz at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Kertesz has a history of federally funded research and also of speaking out on behalf of people with both disability and pain. Click Here
Pain News Network published Dr. Kertesz's description of the this study late last year "Why We Need to Study Suicides After Opioid Tapering" Click Here
People interested in this study can check out the online screening survey at https://go.uab.edu/csiopioids or they can call 1-866-283-7223.
People who qualify under the screening survey will be asked to consider whether they would like to do a longer interview. All information is kept entirely confidential. General information about the study is at www.csiopioids.org.
This study is approved by the Institutional Review Boards at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
For anyone thinking about suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [link: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline], available online, via chat, or by dialing “988.”
Psychosocial Treatments of Chronic Pain
Conducted by: Rush University Medical Center, Wayne State University
Location: Home-based/Remote
Several universities, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), are studying different psychological interventions for adults with chronic back or neck pain in a randomized trial. All assessments and interventions are conducted remotely (by Zoom), and the interventions are provided for free. Participation will last about 9 months, and participants will be paid up to $325 for completing evaluations of their health.
If you would like to learn more, please complete this survey to see if you qualify: https://redcap.link/pain-study
Email our team at [email protected] with any questions.
This study has been approved by RUMC IRB (Protocol number 22010705)
Registered clinicaltrials.gov ID: NCT06044649
Location: Home-based/Remote
Several universities, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), are studying different psychological interventions for adults with chronic back or neck pain in a randomized trial. All assessments and interventions are conducted remotely (by Zoom), and the interventions are provided for free. Participation will last about 9 months, and participants will be paid up to $325 for completing evaluations of their health.
If you would like to learn more, please complete this survey to see if you qualify: https://redcap.link/pain-study
Email our team at [email protected] with any questions.
This study has been approved by RUMC IRB (Protocol number 22010705)
Registered clinicaltrials.gov ID: NCT06044649
YALE Research Opportunity
We are a research team composed of Yale clinicians, scientists, people with lived experience, and advocacy organizations.
We are looking for people over age 18 who have chronic pain and at least 6 months of prior opioid use (prescription or non-prescription) who are interested in completing an online survey about their experiences with seeking care for their chronic pain.
The purpose of this study is to ask people about their experiences with chronic pain clinical encounters. This will be done by answering questions through an anonymous online survey. The survey is expected to last 30 minutes and you will be compensated $25 by electronic gift card for your time and effort. We are only able to accept 225 participants and therefore will conduct this survey in a first-come, first-served way. If you are interested in learning more about the study, Click Here
Clicking the link in no way obligates you to participate in the study. You can review the information provided and indicate if you would like to participate.
We are looking for people over age 18 who have chronic pain and at least 6 months of prior opioid use (prescription or non-prescription) who are interested in completing an online survey about their experiences with seeking care for their chronic pain.
The purpose of this study is to ask people about their experiences with chronic pain clinical encounters. This will be done by answering questions through an anonymous online survey. The survey is expected to last 30 minutes and you will be compensated $25 by electronic gift card for your time and effort. We are only able to accept 225 participants and therefore will conduct this survey in a first-come, first-served way. If you are interested in learning more about the study, Click Here
Clicking the link in no way obligates you to participate in the study. You can review the information provided and indicate if you would like to participate.
Cannabinoids in Treating Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Osteoarthritis (California REsidents)
Exclusive Research Opportunity For California Residents
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 here!
The study sponsors are LEVEL and Overcome. Participants will receive a study product in the form of a tablet or capsule from one of the sponsors.
Each participant will be in the study for 12 weeks and able to do so from the comfort and safety of their home via their smartphone.
The study is limited and on a first come first serve basis. To learn more and find out if you are eligible to participate, please visit releaf.at/umpain
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 here!
The study sponsors are LEVEL and Overcome. Participants will receive a study product in the form of a tablet or capsule from one of the sponsors.
Each participant will be in the study for 12 weeks and able to do so from the comfort and safety of their home via their smartphone.
The study is limited and on a first come first serve basis. To learn more and find out if you are eligible to participate, please visit releaf.at/umpain
Dermatomyositis
Patients with dermatomyositis are invited to join a study opportunity to help advance research! If you are aged 18+ with dermatomyositis and you do not have chronic kidney disease, you could be part of the work that may help researchers understand more about the disease, and how to possibly treat it. Check your eligibility below...
Role of Family Resilience
You are invited to participate!
Study Title: The Role of Family Resilience Processes in
Coping with Chronic Pain
Compensation for your time:
$50 Amazon eGift Card delivered instantly by email or text
The purpose of this research is to learn about family
strengths that are helpful in dealing with chronic pain. This
study is part of the researcher’s doctoral education
program. Participants will engage in one 30-minute
interview via Zoom.
You are invited to participate in the study if you:
• Have experienced pain on at least half the days for
six months or more
• Have at least one supportive family member
• Are between the ages of 18-65
• Speak English and live in the United States
You are not eligible to participate if you:
• May have difficulty concentrating for up to 30
minutes
Would you like to participate?
Contact: Maria Brady, MS, CRC, SPHR
[email protected]
or (925) 269-4403
Study Title: The Role of Family Resilience Processes in
Coping with Chronic Pain
Compensation for your time:
$50 Amazon eGift Card delivered instantly by email or text
The purpose of this research is to learn about family
strengths that are helpful in dealing with chronic pain. This
study is part of the researcher’s doctoral education
program. Participants will engage in one 30-minute
interview via Zoom.
You are invited to participate in the study if you:
• Have experienced pain on at least half the days for
six months or more
• Have at least one supportive family member
• Are between the ages of 18-65
• Speak English and live in the United States
You are not eligible to participate if you:
• May have difficulty concentrating for up to 30
minutes
Would you like to participate?
Contact: Maria Brady, MS, CRC, SPHR
[email protected]
or (925) 269-4403
Treatment of Worry and Anxiety in those with Pain
Conducted By: Boston University
Location: Home-Based
Description: This study is completely online and via mobile device and will last 10-weeks. All participants will receive a digital (online) treatment for anxiety and worry either at the beginning or end of the 10-week period. The study will also involve completing questionnaires on 4 occasions and completing 3 phone calls. Participants can be compensated up to $90 in Amazon giftcards for their time.
Who Can Participate: The study is for adults living in the United States who have persistent muscle or joint pain(>3 months) and have problems with anxiety.
Location: Home-Based
Description: This study is completely online and via mobile device and will last 10-weeks. All participants will receive a digital (online) treatment for anxiety and worry either at the beginning or end of the 10-week period. The study will also involve completing questionnaires on 4 occasions and completing 3 phone calls. Participants can be compensated up to $90 in Amazon giftcards for their time.
Who Can Participate: The study is for adults living in the United States who have persistent muscle or joint pain(>3 months) and have problems with anxiety.
Study Website: sites.bu.edu/painstudy
This study has been approved by Boston University-CRC IRB (protocol number 5975E).
The registered clinical trial ID is NCT04907656.
This study has been approved by Boston University-CRC IRB (protocol number 5975E).
The registered clinical trial ID is NCT04907656.
New Non-Opioid Treatment for Chronic Pain
Knee Osteoarthritis
Study Option 1
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of two doses of CNTX-6970 for the treatment of pain related to OA of the knee compared to placebo. CNTX-6970 is being developed as a new treatment for chronic pain, including painful osteoarthritis of the knee.
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of two doses of CNTX-6970 for the treatment of pain related to OA of the knee compared to placebo. CNTX-6970 is being developed as a new treatment for chronic pain, including painful osteoarthritis of the knee.
Study Option 2
The SKOAP Study is a Sequenced strategy for improving outcomes in people with Knee OsteoArthritis Pain (SKOAP). It is a national study, funded by the Helping to End Addiction Long-term® Initiative, or NIH HEAL Initiative®.
SKOAP compares non-opioid pain treatments with the goal of reducing KOA pain and improving function to find out what treatments work best for which patients.
The SKOAP Study is a Sequenced strategy for improving outcomes in people with Knee OsteoArthritis Pain (SKOAP). It is a national study, funded by the Helping to End Addiction Long-term® Initiative, or NIH HEAL Initiative®.
SKOAP compares non-opioid pain treatments with the goal of reducing KOA pain and improving function to find out what treatments work best for which patients.
Fibromyalgia
Conducted By: California State University, Fresno (CSUF)
Location: Online Survey
Description:
My name is Thalia Valdez, I’m a Physical Therapy graduate student at California State University, Fresno (CSUF). Under the guidance of Dr. Caio Sarmento, we are conducting a survey on the perceived effectiveness and satisfaction with commonly prescribed treatments for the management of fibromyalgia symptoms. This is an anonymous survey for those 18 and older diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. It will take about 15 minutes to complete. Please follow the link below for more details, and to take the survey. Thank you for your consideration!
Who Can Participate: Those 18 and older diagnosed with Fibromyalgia
Contact: 559-278-2065
Location: Online Survey
Description:
My name is Thalia Valdez, I’m a Physical Therapy graduate student at California State University, Fresno (CSUF). Under the guidance of Dr. Caio Sarmento, we are conducting a survey on the perceived effectiveness and satisfaction with commonly prescribed treatments for the management of fibromyalgia symptoms. This is an anonymous survey for those 18 and older diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. It will take about 15 minutes to complete. Please follow the link below for more details, and to take the survey. Thank you for your consideration!
Who Can Participate: Those 18 and older diagnosed with Fibromyalgia
Contact: 559-278-2065
Healthcare Access: Voices of People with Chronic Pain
Patients tell us they have many problems accessing pain care. Our new study will help us understand these problems better by bringing forward the patient voice. We hope to create a scale to describe the stressors patients with pain face in dealing with the healthcare system. The study process is designed to include patients’ and providers’ voices and experiences, and we hope to hear from you.
For more information about the project and access to study survey, click this link: https://painnews.stanford.edu/news/take-our-healthcare-stress-survey
If you are interested in participating, click this link to see if you qualify: https://redcap.stanford.edu/surveys/?s=7R83RCWXWTXM7C3P
For more information about the project and access to study survey, click this link: https://painnews.stanford.edu/news/take-our-healthcare-stress-survey
If you are interested in participating, click this link to see if you qualify: https://redcap.stanford.edu/surveys/?s=7R83RCWXWTXM7C3P
FDA Digital Health Technology Study for OUD
FDA Study on the Use of Digital Health Technologies for Opioid Use Disorder
FDA is funding a study to learn about how digital health technologies (e.g., apps, programs, or devices that are used for monitoring, tracking, or providing education about health topics) can be used to help people with opioid use disorder (OUD) manage their condition. As part of this study, a researcher from RTI International (www.rti.org) will conduct a focus group with people who have been diagnosed with OUD and are either currently or have recently been in treatment for OUD. The discussion will take place over Zoom, an online video platform and will last 90-minutes. In appreciation of your time,
you will receive a $75 gift card after the discussion.
To see if you qualify, please click the link below to complete a short survey. https://redcapedc.rti.org/ccs/surveys/?s=NEMDXDWL79MTYW3A
If you have any questions, please contact the study team at 877-212-7218 or [email protected].
FDA is funding a study to learn about how digital health technologies (e.g., apps, programs, or devices that are used for monitoring, tracking, or providing education about health topics) can be used to help people with opioid use disorder (OUD) manage their condition. As part of this study, a researcher from RTI International (www.rti.org) will conduct a focus group with people who have been diagnosed with OUD and are either currently or have recently been in treatment for OUD. The discussion will take place over Zoom, an online video platform and will last 90-minutes. In appreciation of your time,
you will receive a $75 gift card after the discussion.
To see if you qualify, please click the link below to complete a short survey. https://redcapedc.rti.org/ccs/surveys/?s=NEMDXDWL79MTYW3A
If you have any questions, please contact the study team at 877-212-7218 or [email protected].
Chronic pain Survey By Aalborg University
If you live with pain, know someone who does, or works as a healthcare professional, we would like to hear what matters to you! 👇
Survey: https://redcap.aau.dk/surveys/?s=FYEMC3K7N7
Our mission is to improve the treatment of chronic pain. As part of this mission, we aim to understand the experience of living with and managing chronic pain from everyone's perspective. By answering the questionnaire, you can help us overcome some of the current uncertainties and challenges in chronic pain management. Your insights will enable us to collaborate closely with patients and patient associations to develop improved care that is meaningful for individuals living with pain, and their families.
You are eligible if you belong to one of the following descriptions:
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲?
The project is a collaboration of international researchers, patients, and patient associations. The survey is conducted in collaboration with Aalborg University (AAU) and the Center for General Practice at Aalborg University (CAM AAU). The project is supported by The Danish Rheumatism Association (R222-A8231), and Karen Elise Jensens Foundations. The protocol has been approved by The North Denmark Region Committee on Health Research Ethics. For any questions, please contact Chris Djurtoft ([email protected])
Survey: https://redcap.aau.dk/surveys/?s=FYEMC3K7N7
Our mission is to improve the treatment of chronic pain. As part of this mission, we aim to understand the experience of living with and managing chronic pain from everyone's perspective. By answering the questionnaire, you can help us overcome some of the current uncertainties and challenges in chronic pain management. Your insights will enable us to collaborate closely with patients and patient associations to develop improved care that is meaningful for individuals living with pain, and their families.
You are eligible if you belong to one of the following descriptions:
- 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻.
- 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿/𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 to a person living with chronic pain (for instance: a family member or a friend of someone with chronic pain).
- 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 working with people living with chronic pain (for instance: medical doctor, physiotherapist, psychologist, occupational therapist, chiropractor).
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲?
The project is a collaboration of international researchers, patients, and patient associations. The survey is conducted in collaboration with Aalborg University (AAU) and the Center for General Practice at Aalborg University (CAM AAU). The project is supported by The Danish Rheumatism Association (R222-A8231), and Karen Elise Jensens Foundations. The protocol has been approved by The North Denmark Region Committee on Health Research Ethics. For any questions, please contact Chris Djurtoft ([email protected])