Status:
RECRUITING
A Multi-Site Feasibility Trial of Embedded Emergency Department Physical Therapy
Lead Sponsor:
Northwestern University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
University of Utah
Conditions:
Low Back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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 syst...
Detailed Description
After a 12-month milestone-driven planning and preparation phase, we will conduct a 21-month randomized feasibility clinical trial of the embedded ED physical therapy intervention at the Northwestern ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Emergency Department (ED) visit with primary diagnosis related to low back pain
- ED visit occurring at an ED site participating in randomization (Northwestern Memorial Hospital, University of Utah Hospital)
- ED visit check-in time during the hours of 8am-8pm
- Current episode of low back pain less than or equal to 30 days, defined as pain between the 12th rib and buttocks
- Age greater than or equal to 18 years; there is no age maximum
- English or Spanish-speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- "Red flag" symptoms indicating a life or limb-threatening process
- Currently in police custody
- Unable to consent
- Known pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 5 2026
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 4 2028
Estimated Enrollment :
140 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07224945
Start Date
January 5 2026
End Date
January 4 2028
Last Update
January 6 2026
Active Locations (2)
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
2
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84112