FUTUREPAIN

FAQs

Does a score greater than 16 mean that I will have chronic pain 7-10 years from now?

A score above 16 means that you might have chronic pain in the next 7-10 years. If you do not currently have chronic pain, developing chronic pain can be prevented with treatment. If you currently have chronic pain, continuing to have chronic pain is preventable with treatment. Keep in mind that our prediction is not perfect. Check this table for your chance of actually having chronic pain in 7-10 years given your FUTUREPAIN score.
What if I already have chronic pain? Does a score above 16 mean my pain will never go away?

No. For many people, a simple treatment can reduce or even stop chronic pain within a few months without drugs or surgery. If the survey says you have high risk for chronic pain, you will receive an email invite to join the FUTUREPAIN Intervention Study. The study uses research-based interventions to prevent chronic pain. Everyone in the study will get the treatment to prevent chronic pain at some point.
How accurate is the FUTUREPAIN survey?

A score above 16 means that you might have chronic pain in the next 7-10 years. If you do not currently have chronic pain, developing chronic pain can be prevented with treatment. If you currently have chronic pain, continuing to have chronic pain is preventable with treatment. Keep in mind that our prediction is not perfect. Check this table for your chance of getting chronic pain in 7-10 years:
Who can take part in the FUTUREPAIN survey?

Anyone aged 18 or older can take the survey! You are welcome to take it whether you have chronic pain or don't have it.
Is my information safe?

Yes. We use HIPAA-compliant survey technology and password-protected information. Only project researchers can access the data. When the results of this study are published, only data on groups will be reported--no individual data will be reported. If you have any questions about your rights as a participant in this study, please contact futurepain@berkeley.edu.
If I do not participate in the FUTUREPAIN study, can I get the treatment to prevent or reduce/stop chronic pain?

Yes, but there may be a delay of up to several years. We plan to have a free treatment course available after the FUTUREPAIN study is completed and published.
What's the difference between the FUTUREPAIN survey and the FUTUREPAIN Intervention Study?

The FUTUREPAIN survey checks your chances of getting chronic pain in the future. You must first take the survey to be considered for the study. If the survey says you have high risk for chronic pain, you will receive an email invite to join the FUTUREPAIN Intervention Study. The intervention study is a trial that uses research-based interventions to prevent or lessen chronic pain.
Who can take part in the FUTUREPAIN Intervention Study?

You must first take the survey to be considered for the study. Based on your inforation and survey results, we will email you an invitation to the study if you qualify.