Thank you for your interest in our study! We are seeking volunteers who have no muscle or joint pain to undergo tests to measure different aspects of pain perception and physical function. Please find below more information about the study. The survey that follows will help us to identify if you are suitable to participate in the study.
SELECTION SURVEY INFORMATION SHEET
PROJECT TITLE: Quantitative Sensory Testing in Tendinopathy
INVESTIGATORS: Bill Vicenzino, Brooke Coombes, Allison Grimaldi, Rebecca Mellor, Melanie Plinsinga, Gearoid Cleary, Henrik Riel
WHAT IS THE STUDY ABOUT?
In this study, we aim to understand more about individuals with persistent lateral hip pain. To do this, we are in great need of healthy participants (you!). Your involvement will help us to understand the condition and target treatment in the future!
In this study, we are collecting detailed information about your responses to different types of sensation (heat, cold, pressure) in people with hip pain and in people with heel pain and additionally the effect of physical load on pain in people with lateral hip pain. We will compare this with the information obtained from people who do not have these conditions. This will contribute to our knowledge of some of the physiological processes occurring in tendinopathy, and will help us to develop more effective treatments. You will be required to undergo testing at The University of Queensland, including physical tests, questionnaires and a number of sensation tests for heat, cold and pressure.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN?
This short survey (5 to 10 minutes) requests information about your history of pain and/or injuries as well as some general questions e.g. your age, weight etc.
AIMS OF THIS SURVEY?
The aim of this survey is to confirm that you do not have muscle or joint pain, as well as ensuring that it is appropriate for you to participate in the study.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU ANSWER THIS SURVEY?
We will contact you within 48 hours to inform you if you meet/do not meet the selection criteria for the study.
YOUR RIGHTS AS A PARTICIPANT IN THIS STUDY:
You are free to refuse to complete the questionnaire without providing a reason and without jeopardizing any ongoing contact with the investigators or their clinics. All your personal information and data will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will be reported in a manner that does not identify you.
ETHICS:
This study adheres to the Guidelines of the ethical review process of The University of Queensland and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. Whilst you are free to discuss your participation in this study with project staff (Dr Bill Vicenzino, contactable on 0409267247, b.vicenzino@uq.edu.au), if you would like to speak to an officer of the University not involved in the study, you may contact the Ethics Coordinator on 3365 3924 (also contactable on humanethics@research.uq.edu.au).
Thank you for considering participating in our study.