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NCT07224945 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Multi-Site Feasibility Trial of Embedded Emergency Department Physical Therapy
A NA study of Low Back Pain, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 140
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT07224945 is a NA study of Low Back Pain that is actively recruiting participants, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 140 participants, below the 503-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (72% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states.
The verdict
NCT07224945, a NA study of Low Back Pain, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 140 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
This is a multi-site feasibility trial of an embedded emergency department (ED) physical therapy care model for low back pain at two EDs in the Northwestern Medicine and University of Utah Health systems. The study intervention (embedded ED physical therapy) is a reconceptualization of the traditional outpatient physical therapy care model in which we place a physical therapist directly in the ED to initiate timely care for patients with low back pain; we previously evaluated this intervention in a single center randomized trial. This multi-site feasibility trial will be comprised of 9 months of active intervention and 12 months of longitudinal data collection. The two sites will be parallel randomized 1:1 to receive either the embedded ED physical therapy condition (intervention, n=1) or usual care (control, n=1) via simple randomization. This trial focuses on feasibility outcomes - such as our ability to enroll participants, deliver the intervention with fidelity, and collect longitudinal patient-reported outcome data and electronic health record data - but a future multi-site full-scale trial will focus on the outcomes of pain-interference and opioid use.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Usual Care
- OTHER Embedded Emergency Department Physical Therapy
Study Locations (2)
Illinois
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Chicago
Utah
- University of Utah - Salt Lake City
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 140 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-01-04 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07224945
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07224945 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 140 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 503-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (72% lower). The listed sponsor is Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Usual Care is the first listed.
NCT07224945 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Illinois, Utah.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07224945 about?
NCT07224945 is a clinical study titled "A Multi-Site Feasibility Trial of Embedded Emergency Department Physical Therapy". This is a multi-site feasibility trial of an embedded emergency department (ED) physical therapy care model for low back pain at two EDs in the Northwestern Medicine and University of Utah Health systems. The study intervention (embedded ED physical therapy) is a reconceptualization of the tradition...
What is the current status of trial NCT07224945?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 140 participants. The study started on 2026-01-05. Estimated completion is 2028-01-04.
What conditions does trial NCT07224945 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Low Back Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07224945?
The interventions under investigation include: Usual Care (OTHER), Embedded Emergency Department Physical Therapy (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07224945?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT07224945 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Illinois, Utah. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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