CSU research project seeking participants for an online study on pairs who experience chronic pain

A woman does light exercise

Arlene Schmid, professor in the CSU Department of Occupational Therapy, and Christine Fruhauf, professor in the CSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies, are testing a unique intervention of gentle movement and education for pairs who experience chronic pain. 

The research team is seeking research participants to enroll in an 8-week study that employs gentle movement and education to treat chronic pain.

Compensation: Up to $100 in gift cards


Who can join this study? You can participate if:

  1. You are an adult who experiences chronic pain and so does your caregiver or person who helps you, or
  2. You are an adult who experiences chronic pain and so does the person you provide care to (or the person who you help)

What will you be asked to do?

Your commitment will be 16 online sessions (two sessions a week for 8 weeks):

  • 45 minutes of education
  • 15-minute break
  • 1 hour of light physical activity

How do I sign up?

Contact Barbara Gibson 

(970) 491-8204

movementANDeducation@colostate.edu