Explore Studies Currently Enrolling Participants

We have a number of research studies that are enrolling participants both with and without chronic pain. You can learn more about each study below. Click on the project link for a more detailed description of each study and to find out if you may be eligible to participate. 

Are you interested in clinical research for chronic pain conditions but don't know where to start?
Take our general screening survey to see if you are eligible!

MRI Study on Low Back Pain Management with Opioids

  • For People with Chronic Lower Back Pain on Opioids


This study investigates how opioid medications affect the brain and mental functioning in individuals with low back pain. Participants will undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), sensory assessments, and complete cognitive tests and questionnaires.

Brain and Spinal Cord MRI for Cervical Radiculopathy

  • For people with chronic neck pain and a pinched nerve in the neck (cervical radiculopathy)


This study aims to better understand and treat chronic neck pain using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

 

 

Anti-Seizure vs. Anti-depressant Medications for Chronic Pain

  • For people with chronic pain
     

The goal of this study is to compare how different classes of medications treat patients with chronic pain in real world application.

 


 

Ketamine for Pain and Mood Study

  • For people with chronic pain and depression
     

This study investigates the effects of a one-time IV ketamine treatment when given during IV sedation. EEG will also be used to measure brain activity during treatment.

 

 


 

Are you interested in clinical research for chronic pain conditions but don't know where to start?
Take our general screening survey to see if you are eligible!