The PECCS study: Psychosocial, emotional and cognitive markers of chronic stress in people with chronic pain
This study is currently recruiting.
What is this study about?
Chronic pain is more than just a painful experience—it can be highly emotional. People with chronic pain may report increasing levels of worry, fear, anger, and sadness. These challenging emotions contribute to a cycle of worsening pain and emotional difficulties including anxiety and depression.
Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) are now recruiting for a study that aims to better understand how chronic pain impacts people's ability to perform some daily tasks (such as remembering a phone number), how they manage their emotions, and their overall stress levels.
The insights gained from this study will help to shape future treatment and management strategies for those living with chronic pain. We are currently recruiting individuals aged 18 and over who are experiencing chronic pain (pain for more than 3 months) or have never experienced it. The study involves completing one approximately 45–60 minute online survey (including self-paced breaks). In this, you will answer questions and complete some ‘game-like’ tasks.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our research team: neurorecoveryresearch@unsw.edu.au.
This study has been approved by the UNSW Human Research Ethics Committee (Ethics approval: iRECS6008)
How do I participate?
Before you consent to participate in the study, you will first be required to read the Participant Information Statement (PIS) which you will find after clicking the ‘Read More’ button below. (It can also be downloaded for your own records here).
After you have read the PIS, please press the ‘I agree’ button on the consent form if you are interested in participating. If you no longer wish to participate after reading the PIS, please simply close the survey window.
On completion of the survey, to thank you for your time in participating, you could win a $50 gift card. Please enter your details at the end of the survey to enter the draw. Importantly, we highly recommend that you use a device larger than a smartphone. The survey will display optimally on a laptop or desktop.