Virtual Empowered Relief Study

About the Study

We are investigating how a zoom-based pain education class can help people suffering from chronic pain.


What does the study involve for participants?

Study participants will receive up to $145 compensation for successful completion of all study procedures.

This study has three parts:

Part 1 – Complete a Baseline Screening to determine eligibility to join the study

Part 2 – Attend a one-time Virtual Empowered Relief Class

Part 3 – Complete the Survey(s):

1) One before the class, 2) Immediately after the class, 3) 2 weeks after class, 4) 1 month after the class, 5) 2 months after the vER class, 6) 3 months after the class

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Are 18 years of age or older
  • Suffering from ongoing body pain
  • Taking Methadone or Buprenorphine

Find out if you are eligible!

To find out if you are eligible for this study, please contact the study coordinator:

Email: painstudy@stanford.edu
Phone: (650)313-9562

For questions regarding participant rights, contact:

Phone: (866) 680-2906