Current Research Studies
We have a number of research studies being conducted and we always need the help of both individuals with chronic pain, and individuals without chronic pain! The studies we are currently conducting are summarized in the table below.
You can contact the individual listed below, or use the Volunteer page to learn more about what research studies may be a good match for you.
MAP-Pain : Mood and Postoperative Pain
The Mood and Postoperative Pain Study (MAP-Pain) is a large research study of patients undergoing surgery. This trial follows patients throughout their recovery process comparing an intervention with enhanced usual care. This is a randomized, controlled trial – this means that some patients will receive the study intervention and other patients will receive usual care. Funding for this study is provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
MAP-Pain Study Page
Please visit the study page for more information: http://med.stanford.edu/pain/snapl/current-studies/map.html
Contact Us
Please email the research coordinator at lxp@stanford.edu for more information, or call us at 650-721-2991.
PREDICTING RESPONSE TO ACUPUNCTURE IN LOW BACK PAIN
Looking For...
- Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
The Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab is currently enrolling patients in a study using evidence-based electrical acupuncture for the treatment of chronic low back pain treatments
- Study procedures are at no cost and treatment locations are located throughout the bay area
Contact
Please contact: cpuetz@stanford.edu
To see if you’re eligible: https://redcap.stanford.edu/surveys/?s=RLLWCFT3K8
Stanford Accelerated Recovery Trial (START)
Looking For...
- Patients undergoing specific types of surgery at Stanford Hospital
Contact
This study is by invitation only. You can find out more by emailing snapl@stanford.edu.
Stanford Center for back Pain
Looking For...
- Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
- Healthy Patients
- The Stanford Center for Back Pain is a nationally-funded center, which is currently enrolling participants in a research study of several evidenced-based chronic back pain treatments.
- Study procedures are at no cost and participants may receive compensation for participation
Contact
Click here to see if you're eligible.
Pain Psychology & Health Education Study for Chronic Low Back Pain
Looking For...
- Have low back pain for 6 months or longer
- Can attend up to 8 class sessions
- Are between the ages of 18 & 70
- Have daily access to the internet
- Can speak English fluently
Contact
Click here to help us determine your eligibility for the study.
TMS for CRPS
Looking For Participants Who...
- Are between the ages of 18 and 70.
- Are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- Have had CRPS for at least 6 months.
- Have upper and/or lower extremity CRPS.
- Have been on stable treatment for 3 months.
- Have no history of epilepsy or seizures.
- Have no history of Neurologic illness or head injury.
- Have no metal devices, implants, or shrapnel near the head. Contact
Contact
Please contact: xuanyue@stanford.edu
Click here to help us deteremine your eligibility for the study.
Low-Dose Naltrexone for the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Looking For...
- Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
- Study procedures and treatment are at no cost and participants may receive compensation for participation
Contact
Click here to help us determine your eligibility for the study. If you suffer from CRPS/RSD, be sure to indicate this in the survey and include correct and up-to-date contact information for us to get in touch with you.
Perioperative Recovery of Mood, Opioids, and Pain Trial (PROMPT)
Looking For...
- Patients undergoing specific types of surgery at Stanford Hospital
Contact
Please contact - Heather Hilmoe