Dr. Wanli Xu is seeking volunteers to be part of a paid chronic low back pain study. The study includes two visits to the UConn School of Nursing in Storrs OR UConn Health in Farmington. Participation will include completing questionnaires about your pain, undergoing a sensory assessment, and watching some online modules about low back pain over 12 weeks. If you are between the ages of 18-60 years and have had low back pain for at least 3 of the last 6 months, you may be eligible to participate. You will not be eligible if you have: specific cause of back pain, such as a herniated disc or trauma. Participants will receive a Fitbit fitness wristband and up to $140 for participation in this study.
For more information, please call the:860-486-6930 or email painresearch@uconn.edu
This protocol was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol #18-086
For more information, contact: Dr. Wanli Xu at 860-486-6930