Objective Integrated Multimodal Electrophysiological Index for the Quantification of Visceral Pain (NCT06381921)
OIME - Objective Integrated Multimodal Electrophysiological Index for the Quantification of Visceral Pain
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The objectives of the study are to 1) Conduct telemetric biosignals (EDA, ECG, and EMG) recording in healthy controls and IBS participants experiencing cutaneous and visceral pain; and 2) Validate the OIME index as a biomarker for quantifying pain in IBS participants and its capability to assess the treatment of IBS pain via an ambulatory trial.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (4 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (7 items).
Location: Vernon Cottage, Depot Campus — Storrs, Connecticut
Age range: 18 Years to 50 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- IBS-PPSM intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Other chronic pains that are usually not comorbid with IBS, e.g., diabetic neuropathy, myofascial pain, low back pain, peripheral neuropathy etc.
- Celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease
- Diabetes mellitus; d) Serious mental health conditions
- Women during pregnancy or within 3 months post-partum period
- Self- reported Regular use of opioids or other illicit substances.
- Participants who have had COVID-19 should be fully recovered, and will be asked if their medical provider has made any restriction on activities.
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Vernon Cottage, Depot Campus — Storrs, Connecticut
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (860) 486-1556
Email: hugo.posada-quintero@uconn.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.