Am I eligible to participate?

We are looking for volunteers who are diagnosed with chronic low back pain and are between the ages of 18-60. We are also looking for healthy volunteers who are between the ages of 18-60, consider themselves a good sleeper, and have low caffeine use.

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What will I be asked to do for this study?

Your participation in this study will involve: (1) undergoing a phone screen, (2) attending two in-person screening sessions at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Campus, (3) completing several overnight stays at our clinical research unit, and (4)  taking an FDA-approved pain medication.

• For the in-person screening session, you will be asked to complete sensory testing.

• For the overnight stays, you will be asked to stay in the clinical research unit during two visits. You will stay for a period of 3 nights in the first visit and a period of 2 nights in the second visit. 

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Will I be compensated for my time in this study?

Yes. You can earn up to $1205 for completing all study-related visits. We will also reimburse you for parking at the Bayview Medical Campus. 

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How can I find out more information?

For more information, please contact Rachel Brenowitz at 410-550-9058. You may also send us an email at backpain@jhu.edu.