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Personalising non-pharmacological management of chronic non-cancer pain
We invite consumers with a lived experience of chronic pain to contribute their valuable experiences and ideas about a project in development at The University of Queensland. You will have the opportunity to provide specific input to the researchers about the study design and methods from the consumer perspective. There is also an option to be part of the research team to guide study development.
What is this research about?
A Personalised Treatment Trial is a new way of working out whether a treatment is working for an individual. Most research studies test treatments on groups of people and calculate average results. Personalised Treatment Trials are different because they test whether a treatment works for a particular individual. In this research study, participants will test a non-drug treatment, like exercise or meditation, to see if it helps their chronic pain. They will use a free mobile app (StudyU) to rate their pain once a day, helping them and their doctor to decide what works best for them. Participants will choose which non-drug treatment they want to test. Researchers will set-up their Personalised Treatment Trial in StudyU, to test their non-drug treatment. The experiment will last 8- 12 weeks. After they complete the experiment, participants will receive a personalised report, which they can also share with their doctor, about whether or not the activity they chose worked for them.
How can I contribute as a health consumer?
We would like you to review and provide input on the following:
- Patient information and consent form
- Posters
- Information for the GP waiting room
- StudyU user guide.
Consumers will be reimbursed $50/hour for their time. We estimate this consultation will take 2 hours.
Get involved
To register your interest or if you have any questions, please email Dr Jane Nikles at uqjnikle@uq.edu.au.