Shared Decision Making in Patients with Neck and Back Pain – Options in Neck and Back Pain Management

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to develop, in close collaboration with stakeholders and the Mayo Clinic Spine Center, an evidence-based decision aid for the management of acute and sub-acute cervical and lumbar radiculopathies – “Options in Back Pain Management.”

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

CLOSED FOR ENROLLMENT

Inclusion Criteria:

Observations of Clinical Encounters

Patients

Adults ≥ 18 years
Appointment for cervical and/or lumbar acute or sub-acute radiculopathies

Field Testing and Iterative Development

Clinicians

Clinicians who meet with patients for diagnosis and management of acute and sub-acute cervical and lumbar radiculopathies

PAG Members

Adults ≥ 18 years
Member of the KER Unit PAG

Exclusion Criteria:

Observations of Clinical Encounters

Patients

Major barriers to providing informed consent (i.e. dementia, severe hearing or visual impairment)

Field Testing and Iterative Development

Clinicians

None

PAG Members

None

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Tim Lamer, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Tim Lamer, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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