Participants Needed for a Paid Research Study

Our lab at Tarleton State University is currently recruiting adults for an NIH-funded research study examining how the brain processes pain using non-invasive EEG recording. This study takes approximately 1-1.5 hours. Parking is free, and a $40 gift card will be provided. 

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Exclusion Criteria

• Younger than 18 years of age

• Diagnosis of a pain condition other than knee osteoarthritis

• ​Cardiac pacemaker

• Pregnant

• Major surgery in the last year

• Stroke

• Epilepsy

• Select Drug Use:

  • Benzodiazepines

  • Cannabinoids

  • Opiates

  • Heavy alcohol

  • Recreational drug use

  • Left handed or ambidextrous

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WE ARE RECRUITING ADULTS:​

With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis for 3+ months​

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Without Chronic Pain

To ensure scientific accuracy, we must match participants by age and sex. We are currently seeking adults without chronic pain in the following categories:​

• Male, Born 1965-1971

• Male, Born 1966-1972

• Female, Born 1958-1964

• Female, Born 1958-1964

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Interested? 

If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more, please contact:

📞 Dr. Swathi Suresh:     (254) 434-8384
📧 Dr. Amber Harris Bozer:      bozer@tarleton.edu 
 

Thank you for helping advance pain research in our local community! This study helps us better understand how the brain processes pain and may contribute to improved treatment approaches in the future.