Using Telehealth to Improve Musculoskeletal Care Through Expanded Physical Therapy Access (NCT07705945)
Using Telehealth to Improve Musculoskeletal Care Through Expanded Physical Therapy Access: The TELE-MC Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler AMC, Hawaii
Age range: 18 Years to 64 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- In-person physical therapy (PT) (OTHER)
- Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT) (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)
- Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler AMC, Hawaii
- Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center — Fort Hood, Texas
- Brooke Army Medical Center — Fort Sam Houston, Texas
- Madigan Army Medical Center — Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (210) 539-9638
Email: sammc@militaryclinicalresearch.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.