๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-01

Implementing a Group Physical Therapy Program for Veterans (GroupPT): Function QUERI 3.0 (NCT07215572)

Implementing a Group Physical Therapy Program for Veterans With Knee Osteoarthritis: Function QUERI 3.0 (QUE 25-008)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Implementing Group Physical Therapy for Veterans with Knee Osteoarthritis (Group PT): Function QUERI 3.0 aims to compare two implementation approaches for implementing Group PT in 20 VA facilities using a type III effectiveness-implementation hybrid study framework and parallel cluster randomized trial (CRT) design.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC โ€” Durham, North Carolina

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Implementation Strategy: Foundational Arm (OTHER)
  • Implementation Strategy: REACH Arm (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC โ€” Durham, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (919) 286-6936

Email: Caitlin.Kappler@va.gov

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—