Remote Shoulder, Wrist, or Elbow Pain Research Study
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are conducting a study to investigate the effects of a mind-body approach on chronic shoulder, wrist, or elbow pain.
Fast Facts
Chronic Pain in Shoulder, Wrist, or Elbow
Ages 18-60
Free to Participate
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Could a mind-body approach reduce chronic upper extremity pain?
Through this research study, we want to investigate a mind-body approach to treat individuals with chronic shoulder, wrist, or elbow pain. We hope the findings from this remote study help researchers
- Better tailor intervention and assessment procedures for individuals with upper extremity pain
- Determine whether this approach can help alleviate pain in individuals with chronic pain
- Determine whether this intervention can decrease pain-related anxiety
Help further research on chronic pain by joining this study!
Study Background
Could a mind-body approach reduce chronic upper extremity pain?
Through this research study, we want to investigate a mind-body approach to treat individuals with chronic shoulder, wrist, or elbow pain. We hope the findings from this remote study help researchers
- Better tailor intervention and assessment procedures for individuals with upper extremity pain
- Determine whether this approach can help alleviate pain in individuals with chronic pain
- Determine whether this intervention can decrease pain-related anxiety
Help further research on chronic pain by joining this study!
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to investigate a mind-body approach to treat individuals with chronic shoulder, wrist, or elbow pain.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18-60
- Moderate to severe pain in shoulder, wrist, or elbow for 3+ months
- Willing to engage in a mind-body intervention
- No clear organic diagnosis of pain (e.g., cancer, infection, etc.), excluding arthritis
- No cognitive impairment or dementia
- No active substance use disorder that would interfere with study participation
- No diagnosis of schizophrenia, psychosis, or bipolar
This study is conducted completely virtually and will last approximately 13 weeks. Your participation involves attending 90-120 minute Zoom meetings.
Meetings will occur twice per week for the first 4 weeks, and once per week for the remaining 9 weeks.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
