STAMP Study : Strategies To Assist with Management of Pain

How can I learn more about the study and find out if I qualify?

In Salt Lake City (for Mountain/Pacific Time zones):
Call: (801) 834-5748
Email: STAMPstudy@utah.edu

STAMP Salt Lake City TeamGretchen, Amy, and Hannah of the University of Utah team will be happy to discuss the study with you!

When and where will the study sessions be held?

The next study training sessions will be:

Monday or Tuesday afternoons, starting March 2021

Location:  Varies – virtual or different clinics (call for details)

More training sessions are coming!  Please call us for dates.

Reserved parking is typically available, or parking vouchers will be provided

Public transit options, such as TRAX and buses, are available.  Please call us for details.

This study may be a good fit if you:

  • Are interested in learning new methods designed to help manage your back pain
  • Are prescribed daily pain medication for your back pain (for example: Vicodin®, Percocet®, oxycodone, or morphine)
  • Agree to be assigned in a random way (like by flipping a coin) to learn one of two methods to help manage pain
  • Are 21 or older
  • Experience daily lower back pain for at least 3 months
  • Are willing to complete an 8-week training program of weekly 2-hour sessions in your local city to learn one of the two pain management methods
  • Are willing to complete follow-up assessments throughout the one year study

STAMP Study : Strategies To Assist with Management of Pain

University of Utah

Lead Researcher

Eric Garland

Eric Garland, PhD, LCSW
Associate Professor
College Of Social Work
University of Utah

Site Manager

Amy Watson

Amy Watson, BS, CCRC
University of Utah