Communication skills for chronic muscle and joint pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests how a physical therapist's communication style affects pain and function in people with long-term muscle or joint pain. Participants will fill out questionnaires and watch a video to see if better communication improves outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You must be able to speak and understand Greek.
- You must have pain in your neck, lower back, knee, or shoulder.
- Your pain must come from a muscle or joint issue (not an internal organ).
- Your pain must last longer than 3 months and be present on most days.
- Your pain level must be at least 3 out of 10 on a 0-to-10 pain scale.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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