In designing the study questions and methodology at the outset of this report, the EPC consulted several technical and content experts. Broad expertise and perspectives were sought. Divergent and conflicted opinions are common and perceived as healthy scientific discourse that results in a thoughtful, relevant systematic review. Therefore, in the end, study questions, design, methodologic approaches, and/or conclusions do not necessarily represent the views of individual technical and content experts.

Technical Experts must disclose any financial conflicts of interest greater than $5,000 and any other relevant business or professional conflicts of interest. Because of their unique clinical or content expertise, individuals with potential conflicts may be retained. The TOO and the EPC work to balance, manage, or mitigate any potential conflicts of interest identified.

The list of Technical Experts who provided input to this report follows:

• Kelli Allen, Ph.D.
  Research Professor of Medicine
  Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology
  University of North Carolina School of Medicine
  Chapel Hill, NC
  Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation
  Durham VA Health Care System
  Durham, NC
• Frank Andrasik, Ph.D., FAHS
  Distinguished Professor and Chair
  Department of Psychology
  University of Memphis
  Memphis, TN
• Daniel Cherkin, Ph.D.
  Emeritus Senior Scientific Investigator
  Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute
  Seattle, WA
• Julie Fritz, Ph.D., P.T.^*
  Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
  University of Utah, College of Health
  Salt Lake City, UT
• Linda Porter, Ph.D.
  Office of Pain Policy
  National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
  Bethesda, MD
• Neil Segal, M.D.
  Professor
  Medical Director, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
  Director, Clinical Research
  Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  University of Kansas Medical Center
  Kansas City, KS
• David Tauben, M.D., FACP
  Chief, Division of Pain Medicine
  University of Washington
  Seattle, WA^*

Footnotes

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Provided input on Draft Report