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Chronic Pain Treatment Study

In this study, we want to find out if using light can help improve chronic pain and make people less sensitive to it.

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

This study involves study lightbulbs and daily flash surveys (~2 min). The study also involves an accelerometer device, quantitative sensory testing, and a questionnaire.

Incentives

Up to $125 in virtual gift cards

In-person visits:
6

Total length of participation:
35 days

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You are diagnosed with fibromyalgia
You suffer from chronic widespread pain
You are willing to alter lighting levels in your place of residence
You are willing to spend 2 hours a day using the lightbulbs as your primary source of light

Not eligible if:

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

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Visit Study Website

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
Pain Anesthesia

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Chronic Conditions
Pain

IRB Number

24-1180

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