Partners4Pain Info Session

We’re hosting an informational session for members of our community to learn more about the Partners4Pain research study, in case you’d like to sign up to participate.

The goal of the study is to learn more about people’s pain and gather their thoughts on new educational programs designed to help manage pain. Compensation will be provided for those who participate in the study.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: 18 years or older
• Chronic pain: Have had back or neck pain (or both) for at least three months
• Demographics: Either a member of a racial or ethnic minority group (e.g., Black, Indigenous, People of Color) OR have a household income of less than $50,000/year

For the info session, Dr. Doug Kennedy of the University of Minnesota will be present to provide an overview of the program and answer any questions you may have.

Info Session Details:

• Date: Tuesday, July 25 at 1pm
• Location: Community Room at Sabathani Senior Housing, adjacent to the Sabathani Community Center
• Address: 3701 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis

To attend the session, please email info@sabathani.org or call 612-821-2308.

For more information about the study, please visit partners4pain.org.

About the Partners4Pain Study:

Partners4Pain is a community-engaged research project led by Dr. Roni Evans, DC, PhD, and Dr. Brent Leininger, DC, PhD from the Integrative Health & Wellbeing Research Program at the University of Minnesota. The project aims to include individuals with pain who are more likely to experience health disparities and are often underrepresented in research.

The study involves a collaborative team of over 30 community members, leaders, healthcare providers, and researchers with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Community partner organizations such as the YMCA of the North, the HUE-MAN Partnership, the YWCA St. Paul, and the University of Minnesota’s Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) play vital roles in connecting the project to community members.

Apply to join the study or learn more at partners4pain.org.