Back pain breakthrough? study puts physios on front line

NCT ID NCT04287413

Summary

This study is testing a new way to manage low back pain by having patients see a physiotherapist as their first point of contact in primary care, instead of a doctor. It aims to see if this approach improves patients' function, reduces pain, and is better for the healthcare system. The trial involves over 1,500 adults with back pain across Canada.

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes NO responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for BACK PAIN, LOW are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Interior Health

    Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 0C5, Canada

  • Queen's University

    Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6, Canada

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.