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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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wisco50 | @wisco50 | Dec 19, 2023
In reply to @wisco50 "Why do you think these issues are worse postop? Usually if I think about it, I..." + (show)
@wisco50

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.

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P.S. I worked in a Surgical Recovery Room and we did go into ORs if needed.
As a retired RN I cannot think of anything where intubation would cause issues nor body positioning - the staff where I worked were incredibly careful about positioning and had checklists to follow/verify.

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jfsherley | @jfsherley | Dec 22, 2023
In reply to @ibmaxine "I wish I could afford the in person visits. I’m 66 just had my pain pump..." + (show)
@ibmaxine

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.

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Is your pain pump better than oral pain meds ? I’m interested in know more about the pain pump ? Would appreciate your opinion

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ibmaxine | @ibmaxine | Dec 23, 2023
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@jfsherley

Is your pain pump better than oral pain meds ? I’m interested in know more about the pain pump ? Would appreciate your opinion

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I believe the oral was better for me. The pump only addresses my back. I also have pain in the neck and hips and hands etc. due to R.A , OA and past breaks in my arm , hips. , ankles , and neck. I’ve got to admit something is better than nothing. But I have nothing when my neck gets bad because they drug test so I can’t even use my thc.

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jfsherley | @jfsherley | Dec 23, 2023
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@ibmaxine

I believe the oral was better for me. The pump only addresses my back. I also have pain in the neck and hips and hands etc. due to R.A , OA and past breaks in my arm , hips. , ankles , and neck. I’ve got to admit something is better than nothing. But I have nothing when my neck gets bad because they drug test so I can’t even use my thc.

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My goodness ! So sorry, I have the back pain and shoulder pain . I didn’t know if getting the pain pump would be better for me or not but I can see what your saying, thanks for responding

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ibmaxine | @ibmaxine | Dec 23, 2023

Hope it helps. The pump itself doesn’t bother me. But they said it would then doctor number two said no Soooo I am getting shots in my neck after Christmas. Any more questions just ask.

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