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New study aims to close the gap in physical therapy access for hispanic patients with back and neck pain

NCT ID NCT07290361

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: San Diego State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a program called STEPPT, designed to help doctors refer more Hispanic patients with back or neck pain to physical therapy and help patients actually attend those appointments. The program includes training for clinic staff, culturally tailored educational materials for patients, and personalized help scheduling appointments. Researchers will compare how often physical therapy is used in clinics that adopt STEPPT versus those that continue usual care, involving over 17,000 patients from low-income community health centers.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
health system intervention (provider training, patient education, and scheduling support)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, scalable way to increase physical therapy use among Hispanic patients with spine pain, potentially improving outcomes and reducing disparities.
What could go wrong
This is a pragmatic trial focused on implementation, not a test of a new drug or therapy. Results may not apply to other settings or populations, and improvements in referral rates may not translate to better pain outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LOW BACK PAIN NECK PAIN

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Family Health Centers of San Diego

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    San Diego, California, 92182, United States

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