Meditation for Older Adults with Low Back Pain

We are looking to understand the feasibility and acceptability of a mindfulness-based meditation intervention on pain and symptoms among older adults with chronic low back pain. The study will require 3 visits to FSU’s Brain Science & Symptom Management Center (BSSMC) at Innovation Park. Where participants will complete some questionnaires, sensory testing, and provide some stool samples.
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Meditation for Older Adults with Depression and Low Back Pain

We are looking to understand the feasibility and acceptability of a mindfulness-based meditation intervention on pain and co-ocurring symptoms, like depression, among older adults with chronic low back pain. The study will require 3 visits to FSU’s BSSMC Center at Innovation Park. You will complete some questionnaires, sensory testing, and provide some stool samples.
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Home-based taVNS for Breast Cancer Survivors

This research is being conducted to evaluate if home-based transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is a feasible approach to reduce pain and related symptoms in breast cancer survivors.  This study includes 3 visits to our lab at Florida State University, each lasting about 2 hours. Additionally, there are two home-based taVNS sessions daily for 7 days each week, with each session lasting 30 minutes.
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Interview with Older Adults with Ongoing Pain and Memory Changes

We are conducting a study to better understand the experiences of older adults who have chronic pain, and concerns about memory or thinking.
In this study you will take part in a confidential 45–60 minute interview where you will share your experiences living with pain and changes in memory. Interviews can happen by phone or online (Zoom).
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Cortical and Autonomic Mechanisms of taVNS in Older Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effects of gentle ear-stimulation therapy (transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, taVNS) on reducing low back pain. This study includes one in-person visit at our lab where you will receive the taVNS intervention, answer questionnaires, and do some sensory testing. 
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