Thanks for expressing interest in
participating in the MSK Chronic Pain Study. We are hoping to learn whether MC
treatment can subjectively improve quality of life and reduce pain for people
with MSK chronic pain. This study will be conducted by weekly online
questionnaires, with several consultations with our study doctor as
well, either in-clinic or via Telehealth/online.
Please note that if you are accepted
into the study, your consultation costs will be free to you ie. paid by the study Sponsor,
but you will be required to pay for the medication. Each 30ml medication bottle
is between $114 and $250 including shipping to your address, depending on the
product prescribed. Balanced THC:CBD or high potency CBD medications are the
most prescribed. Each bottle lasts appropriately 4 weeks on average, as it
depends on dosage, which is individualised to the participant. Therefore, it is
expected you will need 3 bottles for the duration of this study.
Health Fund Rebates - Many patients
have had positive responses from their Health Funds who have received a refund
for a portion of their prescriptions. These refunds are dependent on their
specific Private Health insurance plans and their level of cover. Please check
with your own Health Fund and be persistent as your level of cover may mean
they have to cover non-PBS listed prescription fees. I've attached some more
information about private health cover for medication.
If you understand what is required, and
feel you are able to satisfy the criteria of participating in this study,
please fill out this survey below to establish eligibility for the
study.
If you are eligible for the study, we
will contact you with details of how to book your first consultation and
complete the remaining details for enrolment.