Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:33 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:33 AM
NCT ID:
NCT03233594
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria for Chronic Pain Patients:
* Age greater than 18 years old.
* Have chronic pain symptoms for \>3 months;
* Have moderate pain (\>3/10) in 2 or more areas for more than 5 out of 7 days
* Is planning on undergoing chiropractic care for the clinical management of the chronic pain.
* May be on pain medications provided that they are on a stable dose for at least 1 month
* Patients have no other pre-existing and active significant medical, neurological, or psychological disorders.
* Minor, stable health problems that should have no substantial effect on cerebral blood flow will be allowed (i.e. controlled hypertension, medication controlled diabetes).
* Patients will be allowed to be taking medications or supplements at the initial intake, but they must be on a stable dose regimen for at least 1 month.
* Able to give informed consent and willing to complete the study at Thomas Jefferson University and Marcus Institute of Integrative Health.
Inclusion Criteria for Healthy Controls:
* No significant current active medical conditions.
* Stable medical conditions as determined by the PI are allowed.
* No brain or body abnormalities that would affect the acquisition or analysis of the scan.
Exclusion Criteria for Chronic Pain Patients and Healthy Controls:
* Pregnant or breast feeding
* Enrollment in active clinical trial/ experimental therapy within the prior 30 days.
* Subject is unable or unwilling to lie still in the scanner (i.e. due to claustrophobia or weight)
* Subject has metal in their body or other reason that they cannot undergo magnetic resonance imaging.
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Study:
NCT03233594
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03233594