Study opportunity: Seeking people with chronic low back pain and depression or anxiety symptoms

Nov 19, 2021 | W. Michael Hooten, M.D. | @wmichaelhootenmd | Comments (45)

Principal Investigator: Dr. W. Michael Hooten. M.D.

IRB # 20-010302

The Mayo Clinic pain clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking volunteers with chronic back pain and depression or anxiety symptoms to potentially participate in an eight-month research study. We are conducting research on effective treatment interventions for patients who suffer from chronic low back pain and depression or anxiety symptoms.

You might be eligible to participate in this study if you are 18-75 years old, suffering from chronic low back pain for at least 6 months, and suffering from depression or anxiety symptoms. This eight month study includes four research visits to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, weekly online surveys about your pain, and physical therapy and antidepressant medication depending on your group assignment.

For more information, please contact the study coordinator at 507-422-0582 or Stoltenberg.Anita@mayo.edu

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 11, 2023

In reply to @queenmother56 "Would you consider a woman who is 83? I have had chronic back pain and depression..." + (show)

Thank you for your interest, @queenmother56. The study age range is 18-75 years old. But you can contact the study coordinator at 507-422-0582 or Stoltenberg.Anita@mayo.edu to check.

cgs | @cgs | Apr 12, 2023

I am 73 years old and I have had anxiety generalized anxiety disorder for many many years and I have degenerative disc and sciatica on both sides I also have neuropathy in my legs and feet

ibmaxine | @ibmaxine | Jul 9, 2023

I wish I could afford the in person visits. I’m 66 just had my pain pump put in. I have been on Paxil for many years. And mitasapine for about5 years.

letitbea | @letitbea | Jul 10, 2023

I wish I could participate, but I am too tod at 78!

jfsherley | @jfsherley | Jul 11, 2023

In reply to @ibmaxine "I wish I could afford the in person visits. I’m 66 just had my pain pump..." + (show)

Does your pain give you good relief ?

ibmaxine | @ibmaxine | Jul 11, 2023

Don’t know yet how the pain pump will work. The first try at putting the medication in is the 18 of July. I’m being patient but it’s been a long road to here. I’m using norco while the pump is seating itself. They put it in my back. I believe because I’m 5 ‘11”. Plenty of room. Still hurts a bit but looks good.

azbob1 | @azbob1 | Jul 16, 2023

I am 92 years old, thus too old. But I desperately need the medical treatment. I have broken my back twice.

cbeasley | @cbeasley | Jul 17, 2023

68 in pain since 2009, mostly lumbar & tailbone….any chance for me??

josiejo4ever | @josiejo4ever | Jul 17, 2023

49 yrs old with chronic severe lower back pain. Major depressive disorder, panic /anxiety disorder with PTSD. I would love to try and get some relief. I have 2 small children at home that are very active and i hurt so much I can't even take them to fun places this summer.

wisco50 | @wisco50 | Dec 19, 2023

In reply to @arbeeo "Any studies about anxiety issues after laminectomy or other back pain surgery. Had minimal anxiety pre-surgery...." + (show)

Why do you think these issues are worse postop? Usually if I think about it, I can figure out why I have them. Not that it always helps or makes things better. I know why I have sleep anxiety but nothing seems to overcome it. I tried to see a therapist but couldn’t get in for months. Which didn’t help my anxiety. Argh.