Can virtual visits replace In-Person pain care for rural patients?
NCT ID NCT07173335
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether virtual lifestyle-focused pain care works as well as in-person care for adults with chronic back, knee, or hip pain living in rural areas. Participants will receive up to 10 sessions over six months, either in-person with a physiotherapist or virtually with a multidisciplinary team. The goal is to see if virtual care can reduce pain impact and improve quality of life, making treatment more accessible.
What this could mean
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Active substance
lifestyle-focused pain care (physiotherapy, education, and health coaching)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that virtual care is as effective as in-person visits, making pain management more accessible for people in rural areas.
What could go wrong
This is a non-inferiority trial, so it may only show that virtual care is not worse than in-person care, not that it is better. Results may not apply to all rural populations or conditions.
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University Centre for Rural Health, University of Sydney
Lismore, New South Wales, 2480, Australia
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