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Summary: Pain Responses in Patients with Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain Research Study

The Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Translational Pain Research is seeking patients with chronic pain for a research study. The study is looking at the effect of opioid (narcotic) pain medicines on pain sensation, threshold and tolerance. The study consists of one visit, in which an interview, physical exam, lab work (urine test) and sensory testing will be done. The testing (Quantitative Sensory Testing) is noninvasive (no needles) and involves heat and cold stimulation. Estimated time of the visit is 90 minutes. Compensation will be provided.

You may qualify if you are between the ages of 18-65 and:

Have chronic pain, and have been taking opioid (narcotic) pain medication for at least one month.

For further information, please contact:
Charlene Malarick, RN, BSN at
617 724-6102 or toll-free at 1-888-No-2-Ouch
cmalarick@partners.org
www.massgeneral.org/painresearch

Contact:

Charlene Malarick, R.N.
MGH - Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
Telephone: 617-724-6102
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Trial listings updated: September 2, 2008 at 2:15:06 PM


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