Experts aim to create a simple rule for when to check vitals during PT
NCT ID NCT07258030
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study gathers expert physical therapists to agree on when it's important to check vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure during outpatient therapy. About 100 experienced therapists will complete three rounds of surveys to build consensus. The goal is to create a decision-making tool that improves patient safety without adding unnecessary steps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could create a simple checklist to help physical therapists decide when to check blood pressure, heart rate, and other vital signs, potentially preventing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage consensus study, not a clinical trial testing a treatment. The final algorithm may not be widely adopted or may need further validation in real-world settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Nov 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of licensed physical therapists who are considered experts in outpatient care. To qualify, participants must have at least five years of clinical experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting, and be proficient in English for reading and writing. All participants must provide informed consent and agree to complete three rounds of the e-Delphi survey process. Recruitment will occur nationally through professional networks, including American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) listservs, state physical therapy associations, licensure boards, and social media outreach. Snowball sampling will be used by encouraging participants to share the study invitation with other eligible colleagues. The target population represents experienced clinicians who can provide expert input on decision-making for vital sign assessment in outpatient physical therapy.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Licensed physical therapist. 2. Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting. 3. Proficient in English (reading and writing). 4. Ability to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Less than 5 years of outpatient physical therapy experience. 2. Inability to read or write in English. 3. Declines informed consent or does not agree to participate in all survey rounds
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Youngstown State University
RECRUITINGYoungstown, Ohio, 44555, United States
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