Quality Improvement re: Choosing Wisely Back Pain Measures
Launched by CARILION CLINIC · Jun 7, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Two common low-value services are related to acute low back pain. Choosing Wisely advises avoiding the use of imaging during the first 6 weeks of low back pain (per the American Academy of Family Physicians and other organizations). Similarly, Choosing Wisely advises avoiding opioids in the treatment of low back pain until other alternatives have been attempted (per the North American Spine Society). Together, overutilization of these two services (imaging and opioids for low back pain) costs more than $500 annually, not including downstream costs, and is a source of patient harm. In the st...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Current primary care clinician in a top or bottom performing practice
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • \<90 days of tenure in current position
About Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic is a comprehensive healthcare organization based in Virginia, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, advancing medical research, and enhancing community health. As a leading clinical trial sponsor, Carilion Clinic leverages its extensive network of healthcare professionals and cutting-edge facilities to conduct innovative research across a variety of therapeutic areas. Committed to improving patient outcomes, Carilion Clinic collaborates with academic institutions and industry partners to facilitate clinical trials that adhere to the highest ethical standards and regulatory guidelines, ultimately contributing to the advancement of medical science and the discovery of new treatment options.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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