Virtual PT for runners: a new way to heal?
NCT ID NCT05994833
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding four weekly virtual physical therapy sessions to standard home exercises helps runners with chronic leg pain. About 85 runners aged 18-65 will be followed for 6 months. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pain and improves movement quality.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
virtual physical therapy sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, effective way for runners to recover from injuries without frequent in-person visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage study with only 85 participants, so results may not apply to all runners. The virtual format may not suit everyone.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
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.
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 MUSCULOSKELETAL COMPLICATION are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
University of Florida College of medicine- Dept of PM&R
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32607, United States
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••