ONGOING STUDIES



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Knee Pain

Phase 2 clinical trial for treatment of chronic knee pain

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this study is to examine the treatment of chronic knee pain through multiple interventions. This is an 8 week, placebo-controlled study that requires up to 10 in person visits to the clinic space.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

IRB NUMBER: STU00211998

LOCATION: 710 N. Lake Shore Dr. Abbott Hall Chicago, Il

CONTACT: Stephanie-Dee Sarovich

stephaniedee.sarovich@northwestern.edu, +1 312 503 4163


Clinical Trial for Treatment of Chronic Knee Pain through an Injection

DESCRIPTION

This study examines the effect of an injection on the relief of osteoarthritis of the knee. This study lasts for about 26 weeks and requires up to 8 visits to the study clinic.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

IRB NUMBER: STU00212272

LOCATION: 710 N. Lake Shore Dr. Abbott Hall Chicago, Il

CONTACT: Elizabeth Yan

elizabeth.yan@northwestern.edu, +1 312-503-6458





Diabetic Neuropathy

Phase 2 clinical trial with multiple interventions for the treatment of chronic pain from Diabetic Neuropathy

DESCRIPTION

This study aims to test the efficacious in relieving diabetic neuropathic pain. This is a 26 week placebo-controlled study. This study includes an 8 week treatment period and an 18 week follow up period.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

IRB NUMBER: STU00211998

LOCATION: 710 N. Lake Shore Dr. Abbott Hall Chicago, Il

CONTACT: Stephanie-Dee Sarovich

stephaniedee.sarovich@northwestern.edu, +1 312 503 4163



Back Pain

D-Cycloserine for the treatment of chronic, refractory low back pain

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of D-cycloserine versus placebo in patients with lower back pain.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

IRB NUMBER: STU00205398

LOCATION: 710 N. Lake Shore Dr. Abbott Hall Chicago, Il

CONTACT: Chorine Adewale

chorine.adewale@northwestern.edu, +1 312 503 4651


Project 1, adaptations of the brain in chronic pain with opioid exposure

DESCRIPTION

Project One evaluates the effect of opioids on the brain in relation to chronic back pain. Through pain tracking, MRI scans, and various other methods, this study will look at understanding the effect of long-term opioid use on the chronic pain brain.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

IRB NUMBER: STU00207384

LOCATION: 710 N. Lake Shore Dr. Abbott Hall Chicago, Il

CONTACT: Maryam Abdallah

maryam.abdallah@northwestern.edu, +1 312 503 4597


Phase 2 clinical trial with multiple interventions for the treatment of chronic back pain

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this study is to examine the study drug to a placebo group on the treatment of chronic back pain. This is a 26 week long study with up to 10 visits to the clinic space. There is an 8 week treatment period and an 18 week follow up period.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

IRB NUMBER: STU00211998

LOCATION: 710 N. Lake Shore Dr. Abbott Hall Chicago, Il

CONTACT: Stephanie-Dee Sarovich

stephaniedee.sarovich@northwestern.edu, +1 312 503 4163





Bone Health

Effects of Romosozumab on bone health in women with spinal cord injury and osteoporosis

DESCRIPTION

Romosozumab is an FDA approved drug for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This study examines the effect of this drug in women with spinal cord injuries and osteoporosis.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

IRB NUMBER: STU00212405

LOCATION: 710 N. Lake Shore Dr. Abbott Hall Chicago, Il

CONTACT: Narina Simonian

n-simonian@northwestern.edu, +1 312 503 5780