Quitting smoking and pain sensitivity study
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how quitting smoking affects pain sensitivity in people who smoke, especially those with chronic low back pain. Researchers will use brain scans and daily surveys to understand these changes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 65 years old.
- You smoke at least 10 cigarettes a day and have done so for more than 2 years.
- You have either chronic low back pain for 6 months or longer, or no chronic pain at all.
- You have a smartphone (iPhone or Android) that can run a study app.
- You are not currently trying to quit smoking, and you have not used opioids in the past 90 days.
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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