Behavioral and Cognitive Predictors of Persistent Pain and Opioid Misuse in Chronic Pain

Behavioral and Cognitive Predictors of Persistent Pain and Opioid Misuse in Chronic Pain

Chronic lower back pain (CLBP) affects approximately 20% of the global population. The study objective is to determine if impulsivity, inhibitory control, drug choice, and/or cognitive distortions predict opioid misuse and disability in patients with chronic pain. This is a prospective consented cross-sectional study characterizing behavioral and cognitive phenotypes using both patient-reported survey measures and cognitive testing. Outcome measures include correlations between impulsivity measures, opioid drug choice responses and cognitive distortion scores, and risk for opioid misuse (Primary outcomes: COMM scores, SOAPPR scores). Secondary outcomes is BPI measurement. A Certificate of Confidentiality will provide additional protections for participants.

Inclusion Criteria:

• With diagnoses related to chronic lower back pain
• Age above 18yrs
• Non pregnant

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cancer pain