MAPP: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Pelvic Pain
About the Study
The Multi-disciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain (Trans-MAPP) seeks to understand how pain is felt in patients with chronic pelvic pain. This is a multi-center study occurring at 6 locations throughout the country.
About your Participation
- The entire project takes 1 year to complete
- You will have a baseline visit and a 6 and 12-month follow-up visits
- You will also have a behavioral testing session and 1 MRI scan
- Each appointment will last 2-4 hours
- At your appointments you will fill out questionnaires and have tests of pain processing
- We will also collect biological samples, including blood, urine, and saliva
- You will also fill out questionnaires online for 5-10 minutes bi-weekly throughout the year
Eligibility
- Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain
- No metallic implants or metal fragments in the body
- Not pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Compensation
Participants will earn up to $100 per visit for their time and travel expenses.
Contact
Please call 650.721.6931 or email
For more invformation about the study, follow this link to the study website, or download the study brochure here.
