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Stratified Targeted Engagement From Primary Care to Physical Therapy (STEPPT)
NCT07290361 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a health system intervention called "Stratified Targeted Engagement from Primary Care to Physical Therapy (STEPPT)" can improve how often doctors refer Hispanic patients with spine pain to physical therapy (referral rate) and how often patients attend physical therapy after being referred (adherence rate). The main questions this study aims to answer are 1) does STEPPT improve physical therapy referral and adherence rates compared to usual care for Hispanic patients with spine pain who seek care in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving low income communities, and 2) how consistently do FQHC providers and staff deliver STEPPT to patients who may benefit? STEPPT will train doctors and other health care providers to educate participants on the benefits of physical therapy for spine pain and participants will receive culturally tailored handouts and videos to teach them about their spine pain and what to expect in physical therapy. Patients will also receive personalized assistance to schedule their physical therapy appointment and address potential barriers for attending the appointment.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Engagement of clinic leadership (System Intervention - Usual Care)
- BEHAVIORAL Engagement of clinic leadership (System Intervention - STEPPT)
- BEHAVIORAL Patient Registry (System Intervention - STEPPT)
- BEHAVIORAL Delivery of Patient Education Materials (System Intervention - Usual Care)
- BEHAVIORAL Delivery of Patient Education Materials (System Intervention - STEPPT)
Study Locations (1)
California
- Family Health Centers of San Diego — San Diego
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 17,587 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-12-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2029-02-28 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07290361
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07290361 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 17,587 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is San Diego State University, which has 201 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Engagement of clinic leadership (System Intervention - Usual Care) is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT07290361 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07290361 about?
NCT07290361 is a clinical study titled "Stratified Targeted Engagement From Primary Care to Physical Therapy (STEPPT)". The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a health system intervention called "Stratified Targeted Engagement from Primary Care to Physical Therapy (STEPPT)" can improve how often doctors refer Hispanic patients with spine pain to physical therapy (referral rate) and how often patients attend p...
What is the current status of trial NCT07290361?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 17,587 participants. The study started on 2025-12-01. Estimated completion is 2029-02-28.
What conditions does trial NCT07290361 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Low Back Pain, Neck Pain. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07290361?
The interventions under investigation include: Engagement of clinic leadership (System Intervention - Usual Care) (BEHAVIORAL), Engagement of clinic leadership (System Intervention - STEPPT) (BEHAVIORAL), Patient Registry (System Intervention - STEPPT) (BEHAVIORAL), Delivery of Patient Education Materials (System Intervention - Usual Care) (BEHAVIORAL), Delivery of Patient Education Materials (System Intervention - STEPPT) (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07290361?
This trial is sponsored by San Diego State University, which has 201 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT07290361 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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