Dr. Angela Starkweather is seeking research volunteers to be part of a low back pain study. This paid research study is being done at the School of Nursing at Storrs Hall and is evaluating pain sensitivity over the episode of low back pain. Participation will include completing questionnaires about your pain, undergoing a sensory assessment and having your blood drawn at the time that you consent for the study and every 6-weeks until your low back pain resolves or at 24-weeks after the onset of your low back pain episode.
If you are between the ages of 18-50 years, have experienced low back pain for over 24 hours but less than 4 weeks and do not have a specific cause of back pain, such as a herniated disc or trauma, you may be eligible to participate.
You will not be eligible if you have: A chronic pain condition or other conditions that cause pain; neurological deficits such as weakness; Are pregnant or within 3-months post-partum and had previous spinal surgery
Approved by U Conn IRB # H15-162 (PI Dr. Angela Starkweather)
For more information, contact: PAIN RESEARCH STUDY at 860-679-4970