Acceptability, Preferences, and NeedsNCT06828133
Egyptian Physical Therapists' Perceptions of Tele- Rehabilitation
An observational study of Acceptability, Preferences, and Needs, run by Cairo University.
Trial summary
The healthcare industry has undergone a significant transformation with the integration of digital technologies, and one of the notable advancements in this field is tele-rehabilitation. Tele-rehabilitation, a subset of telehealth, involves the use of digital platforms to deliver physical therapy services remotely. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Acceptability, Preferences, and Needs
- How many people
- 2,000 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2025to 1 Nov 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: both male and female age between equale and more 25
Who may be able to join
None listed.
Who cannot join
- Not currently practicing as a physical therapist.
- Diagnosed with conditions that impair the ability to complete an online survey.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Egyptian Physical Therapists' Perceptions of Tele- Rehabilitation: an Online Open Survey on Acceptability, Preferences, and Needs
The healthcare industry has undergone a significant transformation with the integration of digital technologies, and one of the notable advancements in this field is tele-rehabilitation. Tele-rehabilitation, a subset of telehealth, involves the use of digital platforms to deliver physical therapy services remotely. This innovative approach allows healthcare providers to extend their reach, offering therapy to patients who might otherwise face barriers to accessing care,tele-rehabilitation has been recognized for its numerous benefits. It enhances access to physical therapy services, particularly for individuals living in remote or underserved areas. By reducing the need for travel, tele-rehabilitation offers significant convenience to patients, enabling them to receive therapy in the comfort of their homes.
- Conditions
- Acceptability, Preferences, and Needs
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| observithional study of this group | observitional of this study |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
acceptability
questionnaire
Measured: 6 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
preferences
quthionnaire
Measured: 6 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Feb 2025
- Study start1 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Oct 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Nov 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Acceptability, Preferences, and NeedsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 2,000 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ebtihal Abdelaal Eissa Ali, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06828133
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/005612
- Status last verified
- Feb 2025
- First submitted
- 10 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 14 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Egyptian Physical Therapists' Perceptions of Tele- Rehabilitation: an Online Open Survey on Acceptability, Preferences, and Needs
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06828133
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/005612
- Conditions
- Acceptability, Preferences, and Needs
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 2,000 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Oct 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 14 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The healthcare industry has undergone a significant transformation with the integration of digital technologies, and one of the notable advancements in this field is tele-rehabilitation. Tele-rehabilitation, a subset of telehealth, involves the use of digital platforms to deliver physical therapy services remotely. This innovative approach allows healthcare providers to extend their reach, offering therapy to patients who might otherwise face barriers to accessing care,tele-rehabilitation has been recognized for its numerous benefits. It enhances access to physical therapy services, particularly for individuals living in remote or underserved areas. By reducing the need for travel, tele-rehabilitation offers significant convenience to patients, enabling them to receive therapy in the comfort of their homes.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| observithional study of this group | – | –observitional of this study |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- both male and female age between equale and more 25
Key inclusion criteria (0 listed)
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Not currently practicing as a physical therapist.
- Diagnosed with conditions that impair the ability to complete an online survey.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
acceptability
Time frame: 6 months
questionnaire
1 secondary outcome
preferences
Time frame: 6 month
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Feb 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Acceptability, Preferences, and Needs, run by Cairo University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 0 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact ebtihal abdelaal eissa (01140088171, ebtihalabdelall@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
acceptability (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Feb 2025.