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What is this study about?
What is this study about?
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of chronic pain and depression on your brain and behavior.
Who do I contact about this study?
Who do I contact about this study?
Please contact hdlab@umn.edu or call 612-946-1424 to set-up a brief screening phone call and to schedule a screening visit to enroll. https://www.hermandarrowlab.com/participate
Who can participate?
Who can participate?
If you are 18 years or older and have any/either of the following:
A Diagnosis of chronic pain that is not controlled with oral pain medications.
Have a diagnosis of Major Depression
What will I do if I decide to participate?
What will I do if I decide to participate?
As a voluntary participant, you will be asked to participate in up to 5 sessions performed on different days. Each session is approximately 2-3 hours long. Total participation will take 10 hours and may take up to 3 years to complete. There is in person and remote participation. In-person participation includes:
First in-person visit includes a screening and baseline EEG, then following visits you will complete 2 MRI visits and 2 TMS/EEG visits.
Remote participation involves:
Complete online surveys, wear a sleep-tracking watch
Will I be compensated for my time?
Will I be compensated for my time?
You will be compensated $135 for full completion of this study and transportation to the study visit can be arranged if needed.
IRB#: STUDY00011759
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