Suffering from chronic low back pain? Join a Stanford brain imaging research study today!

You may be eligible if:
-You are between 21-65
-You have chronic low back pain
-You are either currently taking opioids for more than 3 months or not taking any opioids for the last 3 months
-You are not pregnant or nursing

Participation requires:

• A 1-hour remote cognitive test done from the comfort of your home
• A 2-hour brain MRI scan at the Stanford Richard M. Lucas Center and post-scan home surveys
• A 2.5-hour in-person visit at the Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab for sensory and cognitive tests.

Payment:

• $125 for one remote cognitive test, one brain scan (MRI), and one lab visit
• Additional $10-$75 by playing money winning game during the brain scan
• A free picture of your brain!

If you think you may be eligible, please complete the confidential 15-minute screening survey by clicking the link below. A coordinator will contact you if you appear eligible.
Screening Survey Link: https://redcap.stanford.edu/surveys/?s=C3XDDKDFAXAFJKHX

To learn more about the Stanford Pain Lab, visit our website here: https://med.stanford.edu/pain/research/current-studies/pet-mri-scan-lower-back-pain.html