Study of the Transition from Acute to Chronic Low Back Pain
We are recruiting individuals from ages 18 to 70 with or without 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://uchredcap.uchc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=8PFKY8TMYAK3NLFE
Who is eligible?
- Males and Females 18 to 70 years old
- Acute low back pain for >24 hours but less than 6 weeks (cases) or with no back pain (controls, healthy adults)
- 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: Teresa Graziano (they/them) at teresa.graziano@uconn.edu