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Can a video call replace a Hands-On physical therapist?

NCT ID NCT07705945

Disease control Sponsor: Brooke Army Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares the effectiveness of in-person physical therapy versus remote (telehealth) physical therapy for treating musculoskeletal pain, such as back or joint pain. Researchers are enrolling 210 adults aged 18-64 who are TRICARE beneficiaries and have had a healthcare visit for their pain in the past six weeks. Participants will receive either one-on-one sessions with a physical therapist in person or via video call, and the study will measure changes in pain, enjoyment, and daily activity.

What this could mean

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Active substance
physical therapy delivered either in-person or via telehealth
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that remote physical therapy is a viable alternative to in-person care, improving access for people with musculoskeletal pain.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial in a specific military population, so results may not apply to everyone. Telehealth may not work as well for certain conditions or individuals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 210 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 64 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-64 * TRICARE Beneficiary (active duty, retiree, dependent) * Health care visit for their MSK condition in the past 6 weeks * Diagnosed with an MSK condition that has persisted for at least 2 weeks * Has a computer (either smartphone, tablet or laptop), with video and audio capabilities for telehealth, including access to internet * Able to speak and read English well enough to provide informed consent, follow study instructions and independently answer the questionnaires * Available to attend treatment sessions over the next 2 months Exclusion Criteria: * Surgery for any MSK condition in the past 6 months * Currently known to be pregnant * Medical contraindication to exercise * Currently receiving or scheduled to receive invasive or other nonpharmacologic interventions for any MSK condition (e.g., chiropractic, injections, etc.) with the exception of a physical therapy referral, an issued profile or duty restriction, or other related patient education * Anyone separating from the military within 9 months (other than normal military retirement), pending a medical or physical evaluation board, discharge from the military for medical reasons, or pending or undergoing any litigation for an injury * Signs of serious or systemic pathology that could be responsible for the musculoskeletal pain (i.e. ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, vertebral osteomyelitis, or psoriatic arthritis), currently receiving treatment for cancer other than skin cancer or acute fracture (in the last 3 months) of the musculoskeletal region.

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Conditions

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Musculoskeletal Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Musculoskeletal pain

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Contacts and locations

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  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Brooke Army Medical Center

    Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

    Fort Hood, Texas, 76544, United States

  • Madigan Army Medical Center

    Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, 98431, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Tripler Army Medical Center

    Tripler AMC, Hawaii, 96859, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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