CHRONIC PAIN SYNDROME

This pilot study is testing whether a mind-body intervention can improve daily function and reduce pain in 40 adults with chronic upper extremity pain (like repetitive stress injury). Participants will learn techniques to change how they think about and respond to pain. The goal …

This study looks at whether adding shiatsu—a type of gentle bodywork—to usual medical care can improve quality of life for children and teens (ages 10-18) with chronic pain that is not caused by inflammation. About 40 participants will receive one 30-minute shiatsu session each w…

This study tests whether a mind-body program can reduce disability and pain in adults with chronic back pain. About 150 participants will be randomly assigned to the mind-body intervention, an active control, or usual care. The main goal is to see if the program improves daily fu…

This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator—a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spine—can reduce severe leg pain and improve blood flow in people with both painful diabetic neuropathy and peripheral artery disease. Fifteen adults who already have a permanent s…

This early-stage study tests whether adding lacosamide, a seizure medication, to standard opioid therapy is safe and tolerable for people with long-term abdominal pain from chronic pancreatitis. About 24 adults will take the drug for 7 days and be monitored for side effects and p…

This study uses a smartphone app called SOMA to track daily mood, pain, and activity in 800 people with acute or chronic pain, as well as healthy volunteers, over four months. The goal is to find patterns that predict whether pain becomes long-term, improves, or flares up. A smal…

This study looks at how teens aged 11-21 with chronic pain perceive body signals (like hunger or heartbeat) and how well they function in daily life. Researchers will compare these measures before and after the teens complete an occupational therapy plan. The goal is to understan…

This study aims to find out how many people with fibromyalgia also have damage to small nerve fibers, compared to people with other types of chronic pain and healthy volunteers. Researchers will use skin biopsies and other tests to check for nerve problems. The goal is to better …