Purpose of this Study
We will schedule you to attend 3 in-person study visits over the course of 6 months. The visits will take place either in Durham, NC or Kannapolis, NC. Each visit involves functional testing, having a small blood draw and providing a urine sample, completing a brief pain assessment, and answering questionnaires about your pain experiences and general wellbeing. After 12 months, we will ask you to fill out some additional questionnaires online.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Adults ages 18+ who:
- Have been experiencing low back pain for FOUR or fewer weeks with no specific cause
- Have an email address and access to a computer
Age Range
18-110
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
Description
We are doing this study to understand how different factors, such as pain experiences and inflammation, may affect how acute back pain transitions to chronic back pain.
Locations
Kannapolis
Other
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Predicting Transitions from Acute to Chronic Low Back Pain
Study Website
Principal Investigator
Adam
Goode
Protocol Number
PRO00108542
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
Open to Enrollment