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 only)
- 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 1-year study with 6 in-person clinic visits and 7 between clinic visit online surveys
- Able to speak and read English
Adults without back pain must be between 18 to 70 years old and in no acute or chronic pain, no previous health conditions, and must speak/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