Understanding Patient Preferences When Deciding on a Voluntary Musculoskeletal Test

The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how people make decisions about imaging tests for common musculoskeletal problems (like arthritis, tendon problems, or nerve compression). The study involves adult patients attending a musculoskeletal specialty clinic. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does having a structured conversation about the pros and cons of a test affect how much a person wants to have that test? 2. Does that conversation help people feel more confident and less conflicted about their decision? Researchers will compare patients who have a values-based discussion with a researcher to those who receive brief written information about the test, to see if these approaches affect how people feel about having the test. Participants will: * Read a brief scenario about a proposed diagnostic imaging test (like an X-ray, MRI, CT, or ultrasound). * Either take part in a short structured conversation or read brief information about the test. * Answer a short survey about their thoughts on the test. This study does not involve actual medical testing or affect your clinical care. It is for research purposes only.

NCT Number	NCT07158892
Lead Sponsor	University of Texas at Austin
Conditions	Non-traumatic Musculoskeletal Conditions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Lateral Epicondylitis, Osteoarthritis, Trigger Digit, Dupuytren Contracture, Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, De Quervain Disease
Enrollment	220 participants
Start Date	2025-09-10
Primary Completion	2025-12-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-03-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-09-08