Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound and the Complex Patient
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Studying the effects of Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) on measures of pain, craving, and anxiety in a complex patient population.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Males and females aged 18-65 years 2. Current diagnosis of Chronic Back Pain as defined by pain duration of at least three months, with back pain being an ongoing problem for at least half the days of the last six months. 3. Have evidence of central sensitization (CS) as measured by the Widespread Pain/Symptom Severity Index (WPSSI) with a score of Widespread Pain Index (WPI) ≥ 7 and Symptom Severity (SS) ≥ 5 or WPI = 3-6 and SS ≥ 9. 4. Meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for current opiate use disorder as diagnosed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5. 5. Be in treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) including buprenorphine or methadone. 6. Meet the DSM-5 criteria for a current anxiety disorder: generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder or social anxiety disorder as diagnosed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Evidence of neuropathic pain 2