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Light Stimulation to Reduce Chronic Pain and Pain Sensitivity

In this study, we want to learn more about the effects of light on retinal pathways involved in chronic pain and pain perception.

I'm interested

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 65 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

After consenting, you will be provided with an accelerometer and we will track your physical activity and sleep habits for one week. After this, you will have your first visit, where you will undergo quantitative sensory testing and be introduced to the light device. You will be provided with a $50 gift card as compensation upon completion of Visit 1. For five days, you will be asked to use the light device for 2 hours each day You will also be sent a very brief survey each of these five days to assess your pain. After the five days, you will come back in for Visit 2, where you will return the light device and undergo quantitative sensory testing again. After completing Visit 2, you will be provided with a $50 gift card as compensation.

Incentives

2 $50 gift cards

In-person visits:
3

Total length of participation:
12 days

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You have chronic low back pain
Or you have fibromyalgia

Not eligible if:

You have a vision disorder or condition resulting in severe vision impairment or blindness
You are color blind
You have a history of seizure disorder
You are pregnant or expecting to become pregnant

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Adams School of Dentistry (UNC-Chapel Hill)
385 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Matt Mauck
Anesthesiology - Research

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Alternative or Complementary Medicine
Chronic Conditions
Pain

IRB Number

23-1301

ClinicalTrials.gov

NCT05956067

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