Back to search results

Comparing Telehealth and In-Person Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pain

This study is comparing two ways to deliver physical therapy (PT) for musculoskeletal (MSK) pain: in-person PT and telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT). You would be assigned to either receive individual sessions with a licensed physical therapist in person, or through secure two-way video calls on your computer or mobile device. The study aims to see which method is more effective in reducing pain and improving your enjoyment and general activity levels after 12 weeks. To join, you need to be between 18 and 64 years old, a TRICARE beneficiary, have had MSK pain for at least two weeks, and have a device with video and internet access. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design
This study will involve about 210 participants who will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups: in-person physical therapy or telehealth physical therapy.
What's involved
Participants will receive individual physical therapy sessions. The primary outcome will be measured at 12 weeks.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for at least 12 weeks to measure the primary outcome.

AI-generated from the public study record. Only the study team can confirm whether you're eligible — confirm details with them before making decisions.

NCT07705945

Using Telehealth to Improve Musculoskeletal Care Through Expanded Physical Therapy Access

Not Yet Recruiting
NAAges 18–64InterventionalTreatment
Brooke Army Medical Center
~210 participants
Updated 2026-07-15 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:In-person physical therapy (PT)Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT)

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 4 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Pain, Enjoyment, and General Activity Scale (PEG-3)
Measured over 12 Weeks

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain

Explore related trials

Musculoskeletal Pain

Where it's being run

4 sites across 3 states
Texas2
Hawaii1
Washington1

Who to contact

Tina Greenlee, PhD
[email protected]
210-539-9638
Email the study team

Opens a ready-to-send draft in your own email app — review before sending.

Do you actually qualify for this trial?

Add a private profile and we'll compare every criterion below against your situation — and tell you which ones are met, uncertain, or excluding.

Check eligibility for this trial ~2 min · HIPAA-protected · delete anytime
Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Ages 18-64
TRICARE Beneficiary (active duty, retiree, dependent)
Health care visit for their MSK condition in the past 6 weeks
Diagnosed with an MSK condition that has persisted for at least 2 weeks
Has a computer (either smartphone, tablet or laptop), with video and audio capabilities for telehealth, including access to internet
Able to speak and read English well enough to provide informed consent, follow study instructions and independently answer the questionnaires
Available to attend treatment sessions over the next 2 months

Exclusion

Surgery for any MSK condition in the past 6 months
Currently known to be pregnant
Medical contraindication to exercise
Currently receiving or scheduled to receive invasive or other nonpharmacologic interventions for any MSK condition (e.g., chiropractic, injections, etc.) with the exception of a physical therapy referral, an issued profile or duty restriction, or other related patient education
Anyone separating from the military within 9 months (other than normal military retirement), pending a medical or physical evaluation board, discharge from the military for medical reasons, or pending or undergoing any litigation for an injury
Signs of serious or systemic pathology that could be responsible for the musculoskeletal pain (i.e. ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, vertebral osteomyelitis, or psoriatic arthritis), currently receiving treatment for cancer other than skin cancer or acute fracture (in the last 3 months) of the musculoskeletal region.

What this trial measures

  • Pain, Enjoyment, and General Activity Scale (PEG-3)12 Weeks

    The PEG-3 measure includes 3 items evaluating 1) pain severity; and interference of pain with 2) enjoyment and 3) general activity. Item response options range from 0-10. The PEG-3 score is expressed as the mean of all item scores ranging from 0-10.