Chronic Low Back Pain (Fully Virtual Research Study) - Baltimore MD

Summary:

The purpose of this research study is to examine the association of sleep, pain, and medication use in patients with chronic low back pain. This study will help identify behavioral and biological factors that contribute to chronic pain disorders. The study will be conducted in three parts. Part 1 involves a Baseline Session, which includes screening questionnaires and a teleconsent meeting. Part 2 involves a device training session, followed by a monitoring period of 14 days during which participants will receive assessments through a smartphone app multiple times a day. Part 3 consists of a Follow-Up Session, which includes a battery of questionnaires and another period of 14 days during which participants will receive daily assessments through the smartphone app. You may be compensated up to $515 upon completion of all study related tasks and visits.

Qualified Participants Must:

• Inclusion Criteria.

1. 21-75 years old
2. report low back pain on average at least 3/10 pain intensity on a majority of days over the past 3 months
3. report regular use of a prescription opioid medication for ≥3 months.

1. significant medical or psychiatric morbidity within 6 months that would impair their ability to complete the study or lifetime history of bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, schizophrenia
2. Current alcohol or substance use disorder or receiving treatment for opioid use disorder
3. Any behavior observed during participation that the investigators determine could compromise the integrity or safety of the study
4. presence of any comorbid idiopathic or rheumatic chronic pain condition that is reported as the primary pain complaint.

Qualified Participants May Receive: