No. All study visits and activities can be done from home over the phone or with Zoom. You do not need to come into the clinic for this study.
Our team understands that cirrhosis symptoms have a big impact on quality of life, that pain is a common symptom, and that pain is difficult to treat. Unfortunately, pain medications can be problematic because they often are unsafe to use for people with cirrhosis. We want to find ways to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
There is no cost to you for participating in ALLEVIATE-C.
Yes. Potential participants can sign a medical record release to confirm eligibility and can enroll at any site. Please email us at one of the sites listed below and include a phone number that we can use to reach you.
Yes. Participants will receive up to $250 for participating in ALLEVIATE-C. Payments are distributed throughout the study and get the final payment at the last study visit. Care partners will receive up to $25 after completing the study.
Our website has resources on managing chronic pain and cirrhosis. Please click on the link to learn more: ALLEVIATE-C.com
You can email us at one of the site emails listed below. Please include a phone number that we can use to reach you.
Locations and Contact
| Location | Email Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | GI-AllevaiteC-Study@med.umich.edu | 734-232-4182 |
| Columbia University | alleviate@cumc.columbia.edu | 212-305-3839 |
| Johns Hopkins University | alleviate-c@live.johnshopkins.edu | 410-614-3369 |
| University of Miami | goldberglab@miami.edu | 305-243-9944 |
| University of Pennsylvania | ALLEVIATEstudyDCC@pennmedicine.upenn.edu | 215-360-0895 |
| Vanderbilt University | alleviatec@vumc.org | |
| University of California-San Francisco | alleviate-c-study@ucsf.edu | 415-514-9482 |
| The Mayo Clinic | RSTAlleviate@mayo.edu | 507-538-6547 |