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Testing a Brain Device for People Using Opioids for Chronic Pain

(IRB#: IRB_00179276)

People with chronic pain are often prescribed long-term opioid medication. This study will test how a device activates the brain and impacts health symptoms. This study wants to develop better ways to help people with chronic pain. People in the study will complete surveys, medical exams, and interviews. Being in the study requires attending about 7 in-person visits at the study clinic. Each visit varies in time ranging from about 1 to 3.5 hours. Participants will receive $350 for full study completion or $15 per hour for incompletion of all study visits.

I AM INTERESTED

  • All genders
  • Over 18 years old
  • Volunteers with special conditions
  •   In Person
  • Paid

Who can participate?

 Gender: All genders

  Age: Over 18 years old

  Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions

   Location: In Person

Inclusion Criteria

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Diagnosis of chronic pain
  • Use of opioid medication daily or nearly every day for at least 90 days before participation
  • Able to attend in person at the study clinic

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of serious brain injury or other neurologic disorders such as Dementia
  • Unmanaged medical condition
  • Pregnant or breast feeding
  • Implanted device in the head or neck
  • Inability to participate in an MRI scan (a way to take an image of the body)

Will I be paid for my time?

Yes

For more information contact:

Sarah Kwon

brain.stim.utah@gmail.com

  (801) 829-7382

IRB#: IRB_00179276

PI: Brian Mickey

Department: PSYCHIATRY

Approval Date: 2024-07-18 06:00:00

Study Categories: Brain Health Studies, Mental Health and Well-being Studies

Specialties: Pain Management, Psychiatry

Last Updated: 6/8/23