Research, Funding, and Awards

  • Recruiting Healthy Control

    Are you an older adult in good health?

    We are currently recruiting participants for a paid research study that is evaluating pain sensory among healthy older adults. Participation will include undergoing a sensory assessment, and completing questionnaires about your pain and symptoms over 12 weeks.

    What is asked of participants?

    • Undergo a sensory assessment
    • Complete questionnaires about your pain and symptoms
    • Provide blood, saliva and stool samples
    • Make 3 in-person visits over 12 weeks

    Am I eligible: 

    You may be eligible if you:

    • Are ages 50 years or older
    • Are able to speak and read English
    • Are in good health
    • Did not have a history of chest pain, coronary heart disease and heart failure

    Will I be paid for participating? 

    Yes, participants will receive up to $75 for participation in this study.

    This protocol was approved by UConn Health IRB, Protocol #20-078S-2, PI: Dr. Paula McCauley

    Contact us for more information!

    painresearch@uconn.edu

    For more information, contact: Biobehavioral Research Lab at 8604866930