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The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s Center for Pain Studies is conducting research to determine if Gralise® (a drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA] for shingles pain) is effective in relieving chronic pelvic pain (pain arising in the abdomen) [IRB number STU00059992]. We are looking for research volunteers who are currently experiencing chronic pelvic pain related to the following conditions:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Interstitial Cystitis (bladder pain)
- Ulcerative Colitis/Chron’s (colon inflammatory pain)
- Prostatitis (pain related to an inflamed prostate)
Participants must meet the following criteria:
- Men and women at least 18 years of age
- Experiencing chronic pelvic pain for at least three months
- Willing to take an FDA approved medication for research
- Be willing to participate in 4 visits at the RIC Center for Pain Studies over 15 weeks
There will be no costs to you for being in this study. You will receive $30 after each visit in compensation for your time and travel expenses.
For more information, please call (312) 238-5654
or email [email protected]
