Clinical trial for Low Back Pain
Official title Stratified Targeted Engagement From Primary Care to Physical Therapy (STEPPT)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07290361
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if STEPPT increases how often doctors refer Hispanic patients to physical therapy and how often those patients actually go to therapy, compared to usual care.
- Who it's for
- It looks for Hispanic adults who have back or neck pain and visit a Federally Qualified Health Center in low‑income areas.
- What's involved
- Participants will learn about physical therapy through handouts and videos, and will get help scheduling appointments and overcoming barriers to attend therapy.
- Time commitment
- The program runs while patients are in the health center; no extra long‑term visits are required beyond the usual care.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- 18 years or older.
- Identify as either Hispanic or Non-Hispanic ethnicity, inclusive of all races.
- Seeking care for spine pain at an Adult or Adult Walk-in primary care clinic within the participating Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
- New or existing spine pain problem: A new spine pain problem is defined by a new ICD code for neck or back pain added to the problem list during a...
- Signed a broad consent for the use of de-identified health information for research at the participating FQHC.
You likely can't join if
- Spine pain associated with a non-musculoskeletal etiology (e.g., infection, cancer, urological disorders, pregnancy, etc.)
- Patients requiring urgent medical intervention (e.g., fracture, cauda equina syndrome, etc)
- Active physical therapy referral for spine pain at the time of the index encounter.
- Previously referred to physical therapy through the STEPPT Care Pathway.
- Physical therapy referrals external to the FQHC will be excluded from the analysis of physical therapy adherence
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- San Diego, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at San Diego, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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