Shared Decision Making For Fibromyalgia Patients

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to build the knowledge of in-situ clinical experiences essential to developing decision aids for patients considering treatment options for fibromyalgia. Using ethnographic study design, we aim to understand how patients and clinicians think, talk, and feel about treatment options for fibromyalgia by directly observing clinical encounters.

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.

Inclusion Criteria - Patients:

  • Patient age 18 or above.
  • Confirmed diagnosis of fibromyalgia (FM).
  • Patient must be able to understand and provide informed consent and HIPAA authorization.
  • Able to speak and read English.

Exclusion Criteria - Patients:

  • Patients < 18 years of age.
  • Inability to provide informed consent or HIPAA authorization.
  • Individuals that decline study participation.
  • Patients without a confirmed diagnosis of FM.

Inclusion Criteria - Clinicians:

  • Clinicians providing care to eligible patients at the Fibromyalgia Clinic and division of General Internal Medicine (Mayo Clinic Jacksonville and Rochester).

Exclusion Criteria - Clinicians:

  • Individuals that decline study participation.

Eligibility last updated 10/1/21. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

 

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 Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Arya Mohabbat, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Abhinav Singla M.D.

Singla.Abhinav@mayo.edu

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Abd Moain Abu Dabrh, M.B., B.Ch., M.S.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Abhinav Singla M.D.

Singla.Abhinav@mayo.edu

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