Joint Decision-Making: what do patients really want?
NCT ID NCT02664337
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study asks over 2,300 people with various joint conditions (like arthritis, fractures, and hip problems) to fill out surveys about their treatment preferences. Researchers want to learn how factors like pain, recovery time, cost, and surgery versus non-surgery affect patient choices. The goal is to create a tool that helps doctors and patients make better, more personalized decisions together.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors and patients make more personalized treatment decisions for common joint problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational survey study, not a treatment trial. It won't test any new drug or procedure, so it cannot directly improve health outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Duke University Health System
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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