Focused ultrasound for chronic back pain with opioid use
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether focused ultrasound (a non-invasive treatment using sound waves) can help people with chronic back pain who also have opioid use disorder and anxiety. It aims to find a better way to manage pain without relying on opioids.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have chronic back pain that has lasted at least 3 months and has been a problem on most days for the last 6 months.
- You have a current diagnosis of opioid use disorder (addiction) and are being treated with buprenorphine or methadone.
- You have a current anxiety disorder (like generalized anxiety, PTSD, or social anxiety).
- You do not have nerve-related back pain, other substance use disorders (except tobacco), or serious medical conditions like seizures, stroke, or certain autoimmune diseases.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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