Using Telehealth to Improve Musculoskeletal Care Through Expanded Physical Therapy Access

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Conditions studied: Musculoskeletal Pain

In brief

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).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07705945

Run by

Brooke Army Medical Center

People needed

210

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2028-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

• Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler AMC, Hawaii, United States
• Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center — Fort Hood, Texas, United States
• Brooke Army Medical Center — Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States
• Madigan Army Medical Center — Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, United States

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