| Approved on: | 2024-10-24 |
| Brief purpose of the study: | This new research study builds on our earlier studies to improve communication about pain. We seek better understanding of the mental processes needed to rate pain. |
| Brief summary of what participants will be asked to do: | We will first ask you to read a consent form online. If you consent to participate, we will ask you to continue onto an screening survey. The screening survey will require about 10 minutes to complete. If your survey answers show you qualify for study, we will also ask for your contact information. Next, we will call you to ask for your consent again. If you consent to participate again, we will work with you to schedule 7 back-to-back days of once per day smartphone surveys and 1 visit to our laboratory. The smartphone surveys will each require about 5 minutes to complete. If you answer 98% of the smartphone surveys’ questions, you will qualify for the laboratory visit. The laboratory visit will be held in Clark Hall on the Mizzou campus (we will email you a map) and last about 1 hour. At the start of the laboratory visit, we ask for your consent again. If you consent to participate again, we will ask you complete another online survey while we measure your sweating and heart’s rhythm. Please connect to the consent form and screening survey here - https://redcap.link/painratings. |
| Basic eligibility criteria: | General inclusion criteria: (1) 18 years old or older; (2) visited a HCP for treatment of a painful musculoskeletal condition within previous year; (3) has usually felt, at least, "mild" musculoskeletal pain on most days of the last 3 months in multiple locations; and (4) has felt variable musculoskeletal pain intensity during the last 3 months.
General exclusion criteria: (1) past or current employment as a licensed healthcare provider; (2) diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia; (3) has a battery-powered implant in the neck, chest, abdomen, or spine (e.g., pacemaker); (4) diagnosed with a neurological condition that causes uncontrolled movement (e.g., Parkinsonism, epilepsy, etc.); (5) smokes cigarettes or vapes; (6) has abused substances during the last week; or (7) allergic to skin adhesives. |
| Study contact for more information: | UMHSSHPdanneckerlab@umsystem.edu |
| IRB Number: | 2101603 MU |
