Patients vs. doctors: who can best diagnose back pain?
NCT ID NCT06630676
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether people with chronic low back pain can correctly identify the source of their pain after learning about common causes. About 288 adults with back pain for over 3 months reviewed educational slides and then guessed their top two diagnoses. Researchers compared their answers with those of their doctors to see how often they matched.
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Locations
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Northwestern University Pain Management Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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