SRD Pain Study
Purpose of the study
The purpose of this research study is to see whether an 8-week breathwork intervention is acceptable and improves pain symptoms, stress, and emotional well-being in adults with chronic low back pain.
Who is eligible?
Adults between the age of 18 and 70 with chronic low back pain on most days who are free of serious medical conditions.
What will happen if I participate?
Your participation involves 2 assessment visits to our research clinic at the University of Florida where you will answer questions about your health and pain history and how you think and feel. You will also complete physical tasks of sitting, bending, standing, and walking as well as pain sensory tests to measure how you feel different sensations. The 8-week breathwork intervention will involve attending the same research clinic once a week for eight weeks.
Contact Information
For more information, reach out by phone to 352-273-9510
Research Team
Principal Investigators: Steven Pratscher, Ph.D.