LOW BACK PAIN IN HISPANIC POPULATION STUDY – Volunteers requested
Dr. Deborah McDonald is seeking volunteers to be part of a paid study. This study will explore the needs and preferences regarding lower-back pain self-management in the Hispanic population.
This research is being done at the School of Nursing at UConn Storrs and the objective is to determine the success of technological interventions and self-management on lower back pain in Hispanic individuals.
Participation will include:
Completing questionnaires about your pain
Watching online modules regarding low back pain
Participating in a virtual focus group to give feedback on the modules.
You will receive a $50 amazon e-gift card for participating in all aspects of the study. You may be eligible for the study if you are:
Ages 18-60 years
Live in or around the Connecticut area
Have had low back pain for at least 3 of the last 6 months
Have access to the internet
Are Hispanic and Spanish-Speaking
You may not participate in this study if you have other physical pain unrelated to chronic low back pain
For more information, please email the HISPANIC LOW BACK PAIN STUDY at
hispanic.lowbackpain@gmail.com
Link to Announcement in Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LWjtf5VeuC-Tuhk3morbVdT5ZSrdhxJe/view
PI: Deborah McDonald
SI: Jasmeen Mohammed
UConn IRB Protocol H20-0052 Approved June 26, 2020
For more information, contact: the study team at hispanic.lowbackpain@gmail.com