Telehealth vs In-Person Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pain
(TELE-MC Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to explore and compare the effectiveness of in-person versus remote physical therapy (PT) for the treatment of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain within the Military Health System (MHS).
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people in the Military Health System who have musculoskeletal pain and are seeking physical therapy. Participants must be able to take part in either in-person or telehealth sessions. Specific inclusion and exclusion details are not provided.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- In-person physical therapy (PT)
- Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT)
Trial Overview
The study compares two ways of delivering physical therapy: traditional in-person visits versus remote (telehealth) sessions, to see which works better for treating musculoskeletal pain.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants will receive individual treatment sessions provided remotely via a 2-way video conferencing platform. The core components of the treatment sessions include: 1) education, particularly on the biopsychosocial aspects of pain, 2) individualized exercise instruction, and 3) pain coping strategies for self-management. A digital exercise prescription and patient education platform will be available for their use.
Participants will receive individual treatment sessions provided in-person based on the preference and clinical expertise of the clinician. All sessions will be supervised in a clinic. A digital exercise prescription and patient education platform will be available for their use.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Brooke Army Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
Tripler Army Medical Center
Collaborator
Madigan Army Medical Center
Collaborator
C.R.Darnall Army Medical Center
Collaborator
University of Utah
Collaborator
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