Quantitative Sensory Testing Study - Healthy Volunteers

STUDY BASICS

Are you a relatively healthy adult? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study comparing healthy volunteers to individuals who have chronic abdominal pain associated with pancreatitis. Participation involves one study visit. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a painful condition in which the pancreas becomes irritated, swollen, and scarred. Treating this type of pain is challenging, and can include medication, surgery, and other invasive procedures. The purpose of this study is to help researchers learn more about the multiple ways that CP can cause pain. Researchers will compare sensory testing results in people with and without CP in an effort to better understand nerve networks in the body. Researchers hope their findings will lead to improved pain control and treatments for people with CP in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Age 30 or older
• No current medical conditions associated with chronic abdominal pain
• Not currently pregnant

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation involves 1 in-person study visit. Procedures include questionnaires and nerve stimulation tests, during which you will be monitored and also asked to provide feedback as the researchers apply pressure to your body, pin pricks to your forearm, and place your hand in a cold water bath.