Do you have pain in both of your feet from nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)? You may be eligible for a research study to test whether a method to assess neuropathic pain characteristics can be used to classify patients into pain sub-groups and predict who will respond best to certain pain treatments that participants will take during this study. Compensation is provided.
What you’ll do
You will try two different drugs (at different times) that are commonly used by doctors to treat pain. You will attend 5 study visits (1-2 hours) over 5 months. You will respond to questionnaires about your pain. You will undergo some tests that evaluate your pain You will provide a blood sample (not required).
Who the researchers are looking for
Do you have pain in both of your feet from nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)? You may be eligible for a research study to test whether a method to assess neuropathic pain characteristics can be used to classify patients into pain sub-groups and predict who will respond best to certain pain treatments that participants will take during this study. Compensation is provided.
Review the provider’s screening questions. These requirements do not guarantee selection.
Time and reward
Advertised reward
Up to $1,000 · up to $1,000 reimbursement for your time
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