ABRM pilot study protocol
A draft proposal for a small, assessor-blinded crossover study comparing a standardized ABRM sequence with a time-matched comparison condition.
Draft for expert critique · not approved or recruitingWhat the draft asks
Could a reported sequence of pain-location changes be observed consistently after a standardized sequence, and would it differ from a comparison condition? The pilot is framed as feasibility and signal detection, not a test that can establish treatment efficacy.
Proposed design
The draft outlines a randomized within-person crossover with an assessor-blinded outcome review, a washout between conditions, and a small planned sample. It proposes recording pain maps and exploratory measures such as range of motion, force, surface EMG, and heart-rate variability.
Safety and readiness
The draft itself calls for qualified clinical review, a defined protocol, ethics review, informed consent, and safety oversight before any participant research. It is not an invitation to perform the sequence or enroll in a study.
Research status: these materials describe proposals and personal observations, not established ABRM effects. They are not medical advice, a treatment recommendation, or an invitation to participate in research. Human-subject research requires appropriate ethics review and qualified oversight.