Study of the Transition from Acute to Chronic Low Back Pain
We are recruiting individuals from ages 18 to 70 with acute low back pain in a research study to learn more about the transition of acute pain to chronic (IRB number: HP-00088115). To see if you are eligible, please click this link to take our screening survey. If eligible we will reach out with more information to set up your initial appointment.
https://redcap.uchc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=77FPNYPXLR
Who is eligible?
- Males and Females 18 to 70 Years Old.
- Acute low back pain for >24 hours but less than 6 weeks.
- No previous history of low back pain in the past 6 months.
- No other pain conditions, history of spine surgery, recent falls or neurological deficits (weakness).
- Willing to participate in a 2-year study with 6 in-person clinic visits and 7 between clinic visit online surveys.
- Able to speak and read English.
All participants will receive a $50 gift card for the first and sixth clinic visits; a $25 gift card for clinic visits two through five; and a $10.00 e-gift card for each between clinic visit online surveys. Parking for all visits is free.
For more information, contact: School of Nursing Bio-behavioral Lab at (860) 486-6930/painresearch@uconn.edu