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Understanding Patient Preferences for Musculoskeletal Tests

This study aims to understand how adults with common muscle and bone conditions, like carpal tunnel syndrome or osteoarthritis, decide whether to have a diagnostic test. Researchers are comparing two approaches: a structured conversation called "Diagnostic Advance Care Planning Discussion" (similar to planning for future medical care) versus a simple "Informational Statement Only" about the test. The goal is to see if these approaches change how enthusiastic you feel about getting a hypothetical test and if they help you feel more confident in your decision. The study plans to enroll 220 participants and is currently unclear on its recruitment status.

Study design
This interventional study plans to enroll 220 adult participants. It compares two behavioral interventions: a structured discussion or an informational statement.
What's involved
You would participate in either a structured conversation with a researcher or receive a brief informational statement. Immediately after, you would complete a survey on a tablet.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your enthusiasm for the hypothetical diagnostic test will be measured immediately after the intervention or control.

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NCT07158892

Understanding Patient Preferences When Deciding on a Voluntary Musculoskeletal Test

Not Yet Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalHealth services
University of Texas at Austin
~220 participants
Updated 2025-09-08 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Diagnostic Advance Care Planning DiscussionInformational Statement Only

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Enthusiasm for proposed hypothetical diagnostic test
Measured over Measured using survey on tablet immediately following intervention/control (i.e., ACP-style discussion [Group 1] or informational statement [Group 2])

Conditions

Non-traumatic Musculoskeletal Conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis
Trigger Digit
Dupuytren Contracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
De Quervain Disease

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NCT07158892

Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • Musculoskeletal Institute, UT Health Austin

    Austin, Texasstudy coordinator listed

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

Study leadership

  • David Ring, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, TX, United States

Who to contact

Emily H Jaarsma, MD
[email protected]
(833) 882-2737
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Adults (18+ years)
English literacy
Seeking musculoskeletal specialty care
Diagnosis of non-traumatic musculoskeletal condition (including but not limited to: carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, osteoarthritis, trigger digit, Dupuytren's, De Quervain, or rotator cuff tendinopathy)

Exclusion

Cognitive or physical impairment or severe psychiatric illness that would interfere with participation in the scenario-based discussion or completion of the survey instruments

What this trial measures

  • Enthusiasm for proposed hypothetical diagnostic testMeasured using survey on tablet immediately following intervention/control (i.e., ACP-style discussion [Group 1] or informational statement [Group 2])

    Measured using 11-point Likert scale: 0=I would definitely decline this test, 5=I am not sure if I would accept this test, 10=I would definitely proceed with this test.