Study Purpose

The purpose of this clinical research study is to evaluate if the study medication is effective for chronic pain.  Study participates will be seen regularly by a doctor to evaluations and care.

Study Participants receive NO COST:

  • Medical Evaluation
  • Study Medication
  • Care

For more information about our research study, complete the questionnaire on this page or call our office at (425) 453-HELP.

About Chronic Pain

If you have chronic pain, you are not alone.  Nearly everyone at some point has pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation.  Chronic pain is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States — only headache is more common.  Fortunately, most occurrences of pain go away within a few days.  Others take much longer to resolve or lead to more serious conditions.

Pain Types and Classifications

  • Hip: Despite its durability, the hip joint isn’t indestructible. With age and use, the cartilage can wear down or become damaged.
  • Knee & Joint:  Arthritis that affects your “shock absorbers” is the cause of pain and disability in knee and hip joints that can lead to surgery.
  • Back Pain:  The causes of back pain can be complex — accidents, muscle strains, sports injuries. Stiffness, pain, lower back pain, and pain radiating down the leg are symptoms of back pain.
  • Neck & Shoulder: Overexertion, pinched nerves — all sorts of joint and muscle problems can cause neck and shoulder pain. Click here to read more about how shoulder and neck pain are diagnosed and treated.

Common Causes of Chronic Low Back Pain

Most low back pain is triggered by some combination of overuse, muscle strain, and injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support the spine.  Here are some of the most common causes:

  • Injury or overuse of muscles, ligaments or joints
  • Compression Fractures, (commonly seen in women with osteoporosis)
  • Pressure on the nerve root, which may be caused by:
    • Herniated Disc
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Fractures

Conditions Commonly Associated with Low Back Pain

There are a variety of conditions that may cause low back pain and generally require treatment by a physician or a specified health specialist, those include:

  • Bulging Disc
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Degeneration
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Skeletal Irregularities
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Spondylitis


Questionnaire:

Complete the questionnaire below and someone from our office will contact you to with more information about the clinical trial.


Do you experience any of the following symptoms? (Please check all that apply)

 Dull, burning, or sharp pain Pain in a single point in your back Pain over a broad area Pain that occurs gradually or suddenly Pain in your legs, such as numbness or tingling

Are you currently taking medication for your pain?
 Yes No

If so, what medication(s) are you taking?

Do you have a history of any of the following?

 Seizure Disorder Stroke Head Injury Brain Tumor Cancer NONE

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Are you over 18?
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