HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT STUDY!
Y
Ying Wang
Primary Investigator
Administratively Closed
14 years - 80 years
All
Phase
N/A
3 Locations
Brief description of study
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine are looking for healthy teens and adults to take part in a study to learn more about the scientific basis of sickle cell disease and to assess the effectiveness of a new treatment approach in managing the chronic and acute pain in subjects with sickle cell disease.
We are looking for healthy volunteers to compare to people who have sickle cell disease to help researchers gain further knowledge about sickle cell disease and a new pain management strategy being studied.
Detailed description of study
What is Involved
· Attend 3 visits in Indianapolis, IN over a period of 1-2 weeks
· Study participation involves quantitative sensory testing (QST), MRI, EEG and blood samples will be collected.
· Health questionnaires, pregnancy testing (women only), and eyelid pictures will be collected.
** QST (physical assessment to evaluate your sensory system and pain)
** EEG (electroencephalography is a tool using a wear-on cap to detect the electrical activity in the brain)
** MRI (magnetic resonance imaging is a technique using a scanner to take pictures of the inside of the brain)
Compensation
· You will receive $100 per visit (up to $200 total)
Additional Information:
Study Title: Integrative Medicine in Pain Management in Sickle Cell Disease: Assessing the Clinical Efficacy and Neurobiological Impact with Acupuncture
You can find out more information about the study Principal Investigator Dr. Ying Wang by visiting this link: https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/51903/wang-ying
How To Participate
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Healthy
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Age: 14 years - 80 years
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Gender: All
Inclusion criteria:
- Black/African American
- Overall good health
- Able to read and speak in English
- Able to travel to Indianapolis for study visits
Exclusion criteria:
- Diagnosis of Sickle Cell disease
- Ongoing, chronic or acute pain
Updated on
17 Feb 2026.
Study ID: ANES-IIR-INTEGRATIVEMEDICINE, 10056 - HC
