IDEAL BACKPACS

Important

Please read the participant information sheet or watch the information videos. If you are happy to take part please complete the form that was included in the SMS link you received from your GP surgery

What is the study about?

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is an inflammatory condition affecting 270,000 people in the UK, causing pain, stiffness, and damage to the spine, pelvis, and joints. Symptoms, including back pain, often begin in early adulthood and worsen over time. Diagnosing axSpA takes 5-8 years, as back pain is common and most cases are not inflammatory, making it hard for GPs to identify. Early diagnosis is critical for effective treatment, but delays lead to worse health outcomes. This study aims at recruiting 900 patients to develop a tool for GP computer systems to help GPs identify and refer patients with inflammatory back pain sooner.

 Participant Information Sheet   Participant information video

Funded by: NIHR