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Are there patient characteristics that predict resilience to and coping strategies and treatments chosen for recurrent pain?
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Can we find better treatments for neuropathic numbness and pain in Sjögren's and other autoimmune diseases?
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Investigate the role of environmental and dietary factors in the incidence of chronic pain
Investigate the correlation between the incidence of reported pain and dietary factors including foods, food additives such as dyes, preservatives and other additives.
Investigate the correlation between the incidence of reported pain and environmental exposures including pollution, pesticides and the... more »
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Is there a genetic component to conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression?
Utilize existing health records, genomic and epigenomic data to identify factors that predispose or are otherwise associated with the conditions of fibromyalgia, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression.
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What is the effect of exercise on pain levels in individuals with sickle cell disease?
Method: RCT with a group who perform at least 150 mins a week of moderate physical activity eg 30 mins of weight lifting 5days/week
Track daily pain levels using numeric pain rating scale from individuals in the exercise group, and the control. Can also track pain episodes and crises per individual, and... more »
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EXAMPLE : What are the characteristics of people who sustain fractures, compared to those who don’t?
This study will focus on the entire cohort ages 50 or older and provide outcomes on bisphosphonate use and movement. The information will help to develop more precise strategies to target individuals who would benefit from bisphosphonates or other interventions for the prevention of bone fractures.
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Which PAIN GENES/PATHWAYS are commonly expressed in patients with ARACHNOIDITIS or low back pain with radiculopathy
1. Identify patients with a diagnosis of arachnoiditis or low back pain with radiculopathy
2. Examine genetic variants, and gene expression and epigenetic status of respective genes
3. Determine if a genetic relationship among respective patient community
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Can meditation be used to decrease pain medication required after a painful procedure.
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Can improvement in emotional health using psychotherapy increase physical health while reducing risk factors of obesity.
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What are the biological, environmental, and behavioral factors associated with the longitudinal trends of interstitial cystitis?
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Opioid epidemic study: can combining ultra-low-dose naltrexone with an opioid help prevent negative psychosocial outcomes?
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pelvic pain
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Could a pre-operative bilateral SIJ injection for lumbar fusion candidates be a diagnostic tool to identify SIJ pain patients?
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