Cannabis And Pain & Performance: “CAPP” Study

Cannabis And Pain & Performance: “CAPP” Study

What is this project about?

Our study will examine the effects of medical cannabis on chronic pain by looking at how people type on a personal computer (typing pattern, not what you type).

Typing (keypress timing) is a “muscle memory-type habit” that can be affected by chronic pain and medications or even cannabis use. We want to study how people type as a new way to understand the effects of medical cannabis on chronic pain.

The study protects each participant’s privacy and confidentiality.

We only collect information on how (not what) you type.

• The CAPP Study looks at how cannabis use interacts with chronic pain. We will look at whether (and for how long) medical cannabis helps your chronic pain.
• We will look for possible effects of cannabis use on anxiety and how well you sleep.
• This project is a collaboration between the National Institutes of Health and Rutgers University.

Will I be Compensated for my Time?

You can earn up to $260 for completing all study-related activities.

How can I find out more information?

Please contact Tammy Chung, PhD at tammy.chung@rutgers.edu for more information

We are looking for “Citizen Scientist” volunteers

Do you qualify?

• Do you have chronic back or neck pain?
• Do you use medical cannabis?
• Are you between 45 to 70 years old?
• Do you have daily access to a personal computer (PC Windows)?
• Do you have a smartphone?

Take the brief screener here to find out if you are eligible!

What will I be asked to do?

1. Complete a 1.5 hour baseline assessment (online or in-person)
2. Install an app/software on your phone and computer to do daily surveys and collect typing “cadence” data*
3. Complete daily phone surveys and collect typing data* on your computer for 30-days
4. Complete a brief (20 min) interview after 30-day daily data collection

*Note: The software will examine speed and typing rhythm, not what is typed