Can ER physical therapy ease back pain and cut opioid use?
NCT ID NCT07224945
First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tests whether having a physical therapist in the emergency department can help people with low back pain get faster care. About 140 adults with recent back pain will either get usual care or see a PT right in the ER. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers.
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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University of Utah
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
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