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Who Researchers at the University of Minnesota are conducting a study for people (18 or older) with chronic neck or back pain. To qualify for the study, participants must: • Have pain that has lasted at least 3 months • Have pain that limits the ability to do everyday activities • Identify as a member of a racial or ethnic minoritized group (American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders) OR have less income. People with the following cannot participate for safety reasons: • Pregnancy • Receiving radiation or chemotherapy for cancer • Severe mental health symptoms not managed by a healthcare provider Why We are testing two educational programs for self-managing back or neck pain (Partners4Pain or Keys to Wellbeing) to see which is better at reducing neck or back pain and the impact it has on people. What is an educational group program where you will learn about different things you can do to manage your pain. These include back and neck exercises (like strengthening and stretching), mind-body exercises (like meditation, relaxed breathing, guided imagery, and muscle relaxation), problem solving, and how to communicate with others about your pain. You will also have an opportunity to take part in discussions with other group members. is an educational group program where you will learn about different things you can do to improve your health and wellbeing. This includes back and neck exercises (like strengthening and stretching), and introduction to different health-related topics such as health, pain and wellbeing; keeping active and well; the importance of rest and relaxation; and working with meaning and purpose in your life. You will also have an opportunity to take part in discussions with other group members. This is a randomized study. This means you will be assigned to a program like a flip of a coin. Neither you nor the researchers get to choose which program you will be in, so you must be willing to participate in either program. There is no cost for you to participate. If you choose to participate in the study, you will be asked to do the following: • Attend two study screening visits to learn more about the study and meet the study team • Answer questions about your back and/or neck pain and past medical history • Attend nine, weekly education program sessions (90 minutes each) • Complete surveys about your pain and your opinions about the program at 9 weeks (at the end of the programs), 4 months, and 6 months. When/Where The study is being conducted with community partners including the Urban Research Outreach Engagement Center (UROC), the YMCA of the North, the YWCA St. Paul, NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center, and the Hue-Man Partnership. Study visits may occur in person at one of our community partner locations listed below or by Zoom. Free transportation to study visits is available. You will be compensated up to $370 for your participation.
The Next program dates Winter 2025:
Saturday mornings 9-10:30 AM on Zoom (Feb 1 - March 29)
Tuesdays evenings 6:30-8 PM (Jan 28 - March 25) at UROC, 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Future program dates anticipated Spring 2025 & beyond:
Tuesday evenings on Zoom 6:30-8:00PM (April 8 - June 3)
Wednesday mornings 10-11:30 AM (April 9 - June 4) at UROC, 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
More coming September - November 2025 If you are interested, you can complete the first set of screening questions. The information you provide is confidential, stored securely, and accessible only to the researchers.
Are you willing to answer some questions to see if you are eligible for a screening visit?
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Yes
No
We are going to ask you some questions to see if you qualify for the study. You will be required to answer some of these questions so we can see if the study is a good fit for you. If you don't feel comfortable answering some of these questions, you can stop this survey at any time.
How did you hear about this study? (select all that apply)
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Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Blogs, etc.)
News Media (Radio, Email and Print Newspapers, etc.)
Direct Mail (Postcard, etc.)
Partners4Pain newsletter or email
Flyer/Poster
Health Provider or System (Hospital, Clinic, Health Provider, etc.)
Community Organization (UROC, YMCA, YWCA, HUE-MAN Partnership, NorthPoint, etc.)
Friend, Co-Worker or Family Member
Community Event (Sankofa, Health Fair, National Night Out, etc.)
ResearchMatch
StudyFinder
Another Research Study
Free Fresh Food Friday Event
KMOJ Radio
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder podcast
Health Chatter podcast
Conversaciones de Salud
3HmongTV
Other :
I don't remember option
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Blogs, etc.)
News Media (Radio, Email and Print Newspapers, etc.)
Direct Mail (Postcard, etc.)
Partners4Pain newsletter or email
Flyer/Poster
Health Provider or System (Hospital, Clinic, Health Provider, etc.)
Community Organization (UROC, YMCA, YWCA, HUE-MAN Partnership, NorthPoint, etc.)
Friend, Co-Worker or Family Member
Community Event (Sankofa, Health Fair, National Night Out, etc.)
ResearchMatch
StudyFinder
Another Research Study
Free Fresh Food Friday Event
KMOJ Radio
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder podcast
Health Chatter podcast
Conversaciones de Salud
3HmongTV
Other :
I don't remember option
If you remember what social media source, please check
Facebook - If you remember what group/organization posted the info, please let us know
Instagram - If you remember what group/organization posted the info, please let us know
If you remember what news source or sources, please check
Please specify the other news source:
If you remember which group/organization posted the info or where you saw the flyer, please let us know
If you remember which health system gave you the info, please let us know
If you remember which research study gave you the info, please let us know
If you remember how you found out, please let us know
YMCA: If you remember how you found out, please let us know (e.g. email, newsletter)
YWCA: If you remember how you found out, please let us know (e.g. email, newsletter)
HUE-MAN Partnership: If you remember how you found out, please let us know (e.g. email, newsletter)
UROC: If you remember how you found out, please let us know (e.g. email, newsletter)
NorthPoint: If you remember how you found out, please let us know (e.g. email, newsletter)
Other: If you remember how you found out, please let us know (e.g. email, newsletter)
If you remember the name of the event, please let us know
Are you interested in the upcoming programs being offered in January 2025 or a future program?
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Upcoming program offered January - March 2025
Future program
Upcoming program offered January - March 2025
Future program
Thank you for your interest in the study. The questions we ask to see if you are eligible for a screening visit need to be answered closer to when the programs start. Please provide us with your contact information and we'll reach out to you a few months before the programs start to answer questions to see if you are eligible for a screening visit
Do you have a preference for how you would like to attend the weekly education program sessions?
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Yes - I prefer to attend the sessions on Zoom that will occur on Saturday morning starting February 1st, 2025
Yes - I prefer to attend the sessions at UROC that will occur on Tuesday evenings starting January 28th, 2025
No - I do not have a preference and could attend either
Yes - I prefer to attend the sessions on Zoom that will occur on Saturday morning starting February 1st, 2025
Yes - I prefer to attend the sessions at UROC that will occur on Tuesday evenings starting January 28th, 2025
No - I do not have a preference and could attend either
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Have you experienced pain or symptoms in your back or neck at some point in the past week?
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Yes No
How long has the pain or symptoms in your back or neck been an ongoing problem for you?
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Less than 1 month
1-3 months
3-6 months
6 months - 1 year
1- 5 years
More than 5 years
Less than 1 month
1-3 months
3-6 months
6 months - 1 year
1- 5 years
More than 5 years
Select the one number that describes your pain What number best describes your pain on average in the past week?
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0 - No pain
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10 - Pain as bad as you can imagine
0 - No pain
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10 - Pain as bad as you can imagine
What number best describes how, during the past week, pain has interfered with your enjoyment of life ?
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0 - Does not Interfere
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10 - Completely Interferes
0 - Does not Interfere
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10 - Completely Interferes
What number best describes how, during the past week, pain has interfered with your general activity ?
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0 - Does not Interfere
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10 - Completely Interferes
0 - Does not Interfere
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10 - Completely Interferes
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Yes No
Yes No Not Applicable
Have you been hospitalized for mental illness in the past 6 months?
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Yes No
Have you experienced any of the following in the past 3 months? - Psychotic symptoms (hallucinations, delusions, confused or disturbed thoughts) - Thoughts about suicide - Manic episodes
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Yes No
Are you seeing a healthcare provider for your mental health?
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Yes No
*Why we ask these questions: Our team is committed to understanding the needs of ALL people in our community. By answering the following questions, you will help us in this effort. If you feel uncomfortable answering a question, you can check 'prefer not to answer'.
What was your biological sex assigned at birth?
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Female
Male
Intersex
Unknown
Prefer not to answer
Female
Male
Intersex
Unknown
Prefer not to answer
The option "
What terms best express how you describe your gender identity? (Check all that apply)
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The option "
Are any of these a closer description of your gender identity?
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Please specify your gender identity
Which of the following best represents how you think of yourself?
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Gay
Lesbian
Straight; that is, not gay or lesbian, etc.
Bisexual
None of these describe me, and I'd like to see additional options
Prefer not to answer
Gay
Lesbian
Straight; that is, not gay or lesbian, etc.
Bisexual
None of these describe me, and I'd like to see additional options
Prefer not to answer
Are any of these a closer description of how you think of yourself?
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Queer
Polysexual, omnisexual, sapiosexual or pansexual
Asexual
Two-spirit
Have not figured out or are in the process of figuring out your sexuality
Mostly straight, but sometimes attracted to people of your own sex
Do not think of yourself as having sexuality
Do not use labels to identify yourself
Don't know the answer
No, I mean something else
Prefer not to answer
Queer
Polysexual, omnisexual, sapiosexual or pansexual
Asexual
Two-spirit
Have not figured out or are in the process of figuring out your sexuality
Mostly straight, but sometimes attracted to people of your own sex
Do not think of yourself as having sexuality
Do not use labels to identify yourself
Don't know the answer
No, I mean something else
Prefer not to answer
Please describe how you think of yourself
What category best describes your current relationship status?
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Divorced
Married
Never Married
Separated
Widowed
Domestic Partner
Prefer not to answer
Divorced
Married
Never Married
Separated
Widowed
Domestic Partner
Prefer not to answer
The option "
Do you have Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin? (choose those with which you identify)
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No Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano
Yes, Puerto Rican
Yes, Cuban
Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin (e.g. Salvadoran, Dominican, Colombian, Guatemalan, Spaniard, Ecuadorian, etc.)
Prefer not to answer (this may impact your eligibility for the study)
No Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano
Yes, Puerto Rican
Yes, Cuban
Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin (e.g. Salvadoran, Dominican, Colombian, Guatemalan, Spaniard, Ecuadorian, etc.)
Prefer not to answer (this may impact your eligibility for the study)
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What is your race? (choose those with which you identify)
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White (German, Irish, English, Italian, Lebanese, Egyptian, etc.)
Black or African American (African American, Jamaican, Haitian, Nigerian, Ethiopian, Somali, etc.)
American Indian or Alaska Native (Principal tribe(s))
Chinese
Filipino
Asian Indian
Vietnamese
Korean
Japanese
Other Asian (e.g. Pakistani, Cambodian, Hmong, etc.)
Native Hawaiian
Samoan
Chamorro
Other Pacific Islander (e.g. Tongan, Fijian, Marshallese, etc.)
Other race
Prefer not to answer (this may impact your eligibility for the study)
White (German, Irish, English, Italian, Lebanese, Egyptian, etc.)
Black or African American (African American, Jamaican, Haitian, Nigerian, Ethiopian, Somali, etc.)
American Indian or Alaska Native (Principal tribe(s))
Chinese
Filipino
Asian Indian
Vietnamese
Korean
Japanese
Other Asian (e.g. Pakistani, Cambodian, Hmong, etc.)
Native Hawaiian
Samoan
Chamorro
Other Pacific Islander (e.g. Tongan, Fijian, Marshallese, etc.)
Other race
Prefer not to answer (this may impact your eligibility for the study)
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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Did not complete Secondary School or Less than High School
Some Secondary School or High School Education
High School or Secondary School Degree Complete
Associate's or Technical Degree Complete
College or Baccalaureate Degree Complete
Doctoral or Postgraduate Education
Prefer not to answer
Did not complete Secondary School or Less than High School
Some Secondary School or High School Education
High School or Secondary School Degree Complete
Associate's or Technical Degree Complete
College or Baccalaureate Degree Complete
Doctoral or Postgraduate Education
Prefer not to answer
What is your current employment status?
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Full time employment
Part time employment
Not employed
Prefer not to answer
Full time employment
Part time employment
Not employed
Prefer not to answer
The option "
Do any of the following also describe your employment status? Please select all that apply
If other, please specify:
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What is your annual household income from all sources?
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Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 or more
Prefer not to answer (this may impact your eligibility for the study)
Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 or more
Prefer not to answer (this may impact your eligibility for the study)
How many people live in your household?
Initial Screen - NOT Eligible - Prelim
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