Remote Chronic Back Pain Research Study
Researchers at Brown University Health are conducting a study to learn how chronic pain and medication use change over time.
Fast Facts
Adults With Chronic Lower Back Pain
Chronic Pain Is Not Caused By Cancer
Compensation Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
What is the HOPE Trial?
Researchers at Brown University Health are conducting the HOPE Trial to better understand how people experience and manage chronic pain over time. This study uses remote participation to make it easier for people to take part from home. After a brief video call with the research staff, participants will track their daily pain levels and medication use through short online surveys for six weeks.
By collecting this information, the HOPE Trial aims to identify patterns in how pain and medication needs change day to day. This knowledge could help improve future treatment approaches and provide insights into living with chronic pain. Participants will receive study materials by mail, including a copy of the consent form, and can earn compensation for their time.
Study Background
What is the HOPE Trial?
Researchers at Brown University Health are conducting the HOPE Trial to better understand how people experience and manage chronic pain over time. This study uses remote participation to make it easier for people to take part from home. After a brief video call with the research staff, participants will track their daily pain levels and medication use through short online surveys for six weeks.
By collecting this information, the HOPE Trial aims to identify patterns in how pain and medication needs change day to day. This knowledge could help improve future treatment approaches and provide insights into living with chronic pain. Participants will receive study materials by mail, including a copy of the consent form, and can earn compensation for their time.
Additional Information
This study is being done to better understand how chronic pain and medication use change over time. By tracking daily experiences, researchers hope to identify patterns that can improve future approaches to managing chronic pain.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults with chronic lower back pain
- Fluent in English
- Own a smartphone or computer with video capabilities
- Ages 18-89
Exclusion Criteria:
- Chronic pain is caused by cancer
- Currently receiving workers’ compensation
Screening and consent: You will review and sign an electronic consent form.
Phone call: A member of the research team will call you to collect basic information (such as your date of birth and mailing address) and schedule your first video visit.
Baseline video call: You will complete a 30-minute Microsoft Teams video call with the research staff.
Daily surveys: For the next 6 weeks, you will receive a daily email with a short survey link to report your pain and medication use from the previous day.
Most surveys take less than 2 minutes.
On days 11, 21, and 42, the surveys are longer and may take up to 15 minutes.
Eligible participants will be compensated for their participation in this study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.