Clinical trial of time-release hydrocodone

Howdie all,

I've posted a few times regarding my need to find a stronger time-release med than ultram. It just isn't managing my pain adequately any longer.

But, I'm worried about jumping up to a stronger option. So, I found a clinical trial for time-release hydrocodone. I contacted the researchers, went through an initial phone interview, and now have an appointment for a standard physical, blood panel, etc..

Next week I see my PM and will, of course, clear this with him. Since I find hydrocodone helpful but doesn't interfere with concentration as much as oxycodone, it seems like a suitable time-release option for me. However, it is a double-blind study and so I might get the placebo... but I'll take the chance. If I'm in more pain, I can just leave the study and move to what my PM recommends.

Has anyone here been part of a similar clinical trial? Any advice?

Thanks.
p.s. such a bad pain day today! I have so much work to do but the pain is too severe for me to concentrate. I'm glad to have this forum as an outlet and a means to distract myself on bad days.

Good luck. I hope you get accepted into the clinical trial and that it all works out for you. I hope your pain is better than it was earlier. You take care. Good luck.

love and hugs
Loretta