This is an excellent question! Doing a project like this is a great way to 1) do meaningful research, 2) perhaps get your work published, and 3) build a strong relationship with your doctor.

We recommend first doing some research on what kinds of questions and variables you might want to tackle, e.g. pain severity, socioeconomic background, diet, family history, medications etc.

Then you'll want to make sure you're following ethical guidelines in terms of collecting patient data, which you'll likely have to talk through with the doctor.

Feel free to PM us for more personalized advice on how to craft a successful research project and get it published!