University of Sydney

An invitation to participate in research

Research Study: Discover Ease! Alexander Technique for Chronic Pain

If you experience chronic pain, you might be interested in participating in this research. This page gives you the information you need to help you decide if you want to join the study by participating in a free Discover Ease! Alexander Technique for Chronic Pain program.

 

 

Participant Information Statement

What is the purpose of this study? [Same as letter version]

Who is doing the research? The study is being carried out by:

Dr. Claire Ashton-James

Pain Management Research Institute, Northern Clinical School

Dr. Duncan Sanders

Pain Management Research Institute, Northern Clinical School

Mary (“Mari”) Hodges

Masters student, Alexander Technique Teacher

How can I participate? [Same as letter version]

What will I have to do? [Same as letter version]

The initial eligibility questionnaire [Same as letter version]

Online pre-course survey [Same as letter version]

Zoom classes [Same as letter version]

Online post-course survey [Same as letter version]

Interview [Same as letter version]

Who can participate? [Same as letter version]

Only the first ten eligible respondents will be invited to participate in the free live online Discover Ease! Alexander Technique for Chronic Pain program.

How much time will participation involve?
[Same as letter version]

You can practice what you learn in the class as you do your daily activities, so you don’t need to take extra time out of your day.

Participation [Same as letter version]

What are the benefits of participating? [Same as letter version]

Potential Risks and Ethical Considerations
[Same as letter version]

Will participation in the project remain confidential?
[Same as letter version]

Will you tell me the results of the research? [Same as letter version]

Contact for Further Information [Same as letter version]

This research is not funded by any person or organization.

What happens now?
Mark your calendar with the webinar and program dates:

[Same as letter version]

If you are interested in taking part in this Discover Ease! Alexander Technique for Chronic Pain program study, please fill out the short eligibility questionnaire [initial eligibility questionnaire].

You will then be contacted by the researcher with information on how to participate.