Why Are We Doing This Research?
The Biomarkers to Advance Clinical Phenotypes of Low Back Pain (BACk) study looks at how acute back pain may transition to chronic back pain. This research will help us search for a deeper understanding of pain.
We want to see if we can predict who will progress to chronic pain by studying biological factors (things like how people function physically, and inflammation measured in the blood) and psychosocial factors (things like how well people sleep). Ultimately, we hope this research will increase knowledge about pain, help healthcare providers take care of their patients, and improve pain treatments.
Who Can Join This Study?
To qualify for this research study, participants must be:
- Age 18 or older
- Experiencing sudden low back pain with no specific cause in the past four weeks
To see if you qualify, please complete this online questionnaire. To learn more, call 704-273-5456 or email BACk-study@duke.edu.
About the Study
This study is a collaboration between the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and Duke Orthopaedics. Participation lasts about 12 months. Participants can enroll in either Kannapolis or Durham.
Participants are asked to:
- Complete three study visits
- Provide blood and urine samples
- Complete a pain assessment
- Complete a physical assessment
- Answer questionnaires about their physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Complete online surveys
Duke Principal Investigator
Compensation
You may receive up to $200 for participating in this study to pay you for your time and effort to complete study activities.
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