The purpose of this research study is to gain a better understanding of how people's racial background and socioeconomic status (e.g., income, education, and employment) impact their experiences of chronic low back pain (cLBP).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
240
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States
RECRUITINGTo elucidate racial group disparities in clinical symptoms among NHBs and NHWs with cLBP.
Clinical pain severity will be observed through quantitative sensory testing and self-reported questionnaires and surveys.
Time frame: two years
To elucidate racial group disparities in experimental pain sensitivity among NHBs and NHWs with cLBP.
Quantitative sensory testing equipment and biological markers assayed via blood samples.
Time frame: two years
To elucidate racial group disparities in psychosocial risk factors, among NHBs and NHWs with cLBP.
Psychosocial risk factors that will be observed will be greater increases in depressive symptoms, anxiety, and perceived stress, as well as greater social isolation and loneliness through the use of self-reported questionnaires and surveys.
Time frame: two years
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