Musculoskeletal PainTELE-MCNCT07705945
Using Telehealth to Improve Musculoskeletal Care Through Expanded Physical Therapy Access
A study testing In-person physical therapy (PT) and Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT) in people with Musculoskeletal Pain, run by Brooke Army Medical Center at 4 sites in United States.
Trial summary
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). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 64 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- What is being tested?
- In-person physical therapy (PT) and Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT)
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 210 participants
- Where
- 4 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2026to 1 Jul 2028
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 18 to 64 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- 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.
Trial locations and contacts
4 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States4 sites
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Fort Hood, Texas, 76544
Cedar Sexton, sammc@militaryclinicalresearch.org
Brooke Army Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234
Taylor Rossi, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, 210-539-9638, militaryclinicalresearch@gmail.com
Madigan Army Medical Center
Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, 98431
Jeremy Steiner, PT, DPT, 253-448-2453, jblmresearch@gmail.com
Tripler Army Medical Center
Tripler AMC, Hawaii, 96859
Kaitlyn Foster, PT, DPT, PhD, SCS, FAAOMPT, 808-433-5963, researchschofield@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Using Telehealth to Improve Musculoskeletal Care Through Expanded Physical Therapy Access: The TELE-MC Trial
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).
Read the detailed description
This study will explore the effect of remote two-way video conference telehealth physical therapy sessions compared to standard of care in-person physical therapy. Eligible participants will be randomized into one of the 2 treatment arms. Specific aims will compare the effectiveness of physical therapy delivery strategies on the primary outcome of Pain, Enjoyment, and General Activity (PEG-3) Scale, which measures pain interference, and secondary outcomes of PROMIS short forms (mood, physical function, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and prescription medication misuse), patient global impression of change, and pain self-efficacy.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Being tested
- In-person physical therapy (PT), Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT)
- Keywords
- musculoskeletal pain, tele-health, stepped care, physical thrapy access, cost-effective care
- Medical subject headings
- Musculoskeletal Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
In-person physical therapy (PT)Other
Participants assigned to in-person PT will receive individual treatment sessions provided by a licensed, on-site PT. Participants will receive 1-on-1 sessions based on the preference and clinical expertise of the clinician. Participants assigned to in-person physical therapy will receive individual treatment sessions provided by a licensed, on-site physical therapist at the participating military treatment facility. Physical therapists delivering in-person physical therapy will have the option to provide participants a digital home exercise program, however this will not be required. If you choose to download and use either app, you will have to accept the app's terms of service.
Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT)Other
Participants assigned to telehealth physical therapy will use two-way video conferencing with a licensed physical therapist via a secure platform approved for patient care. Video conferencing will be accessible via a mobile app or web browser on your home computer. Participants assigned to telehealth physical therapy will be provided a digital home exercise program. The home exercise program is accessible via a mobile app or web browser on your home computer. This is an app that some military clinics already use as standard of care for providing home exercise programs to their patients, so there is a chance you would be receiving your exercises by this method even if you didn't participate in this study.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| In-person physical therapy (PT) | Active comparator | Participants will receive individual treatment sessions provided in-person based on the preference and clinical expertise of the clinician. All sessions will be supervised in a clinic. A digital exercise prescription and patient education platform will be available for their use. Receives: Other: In-person physical therapy (PT) |
| Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT) | Experimental | Participants will receive individual treatment sessions provided remotely via a 2-way video conferencing platform. The core components of the treatment sessions include: 1) education, particularly on the biopsychosocial aspects of pain, 2) individualized exercise instruction, and 3) pain coping strategies for self-management. A digital exercise prescription and patient education platform will be available for their use. Receives: Other: Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain, Enjoyment, and General Activity Scale (PEG-3)
The PEG-3 measure includes 3 items evaluating 1) pain severity; and interference of pain with 2) enjoyment and 3) general activity. Item response options range from 0-10. The PEG-3 score is expressed as the mean of all item scores ranging from 0-10.
Measured: 12 Weeks
Secondary outcomes (5)
PROMIS-29
The PROMIS-29 assesses additional domains relevant to patients with MSK pain including physical function, fatigue, depression, anxiety, pain intensity, ability to participate in social roles, and sleep disturbance. The PROMIS-29 can also be used to calculate a physical and mental health summary score and can be used in cost-effectiveness analyses.
Measured: 12 Weeks
Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ)
Because of its role in patients' capacity of selfmanagement, we will use the 10 item Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) to quantify an individual's confidence in performing activities despite pain.
Measured: 12 Weeks
Patient Global Assessment of Change (PGIC)
Participants' satisfaction with their intervention will be based on the single-item Patient Global Assessment of Change (PGIC).
Measured: 12 Weeks
PROMIS Short Form Prescription Pain Medication Misuse
The PROMIS short form 7a assesses the abuse of prescription pain medication. The short form uses fixed items from the PROMIS item bank to provide a T-score with population mean = 50 (sd=10).
Measured: 26 Weeks
EuroQoL (EQ-5D)
The EQ-5D is a generic quality of life questionnaire that will assess quality of life on a scale that can be referenced to other disease conditions. The EQ-5D covers 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each domain has 3 response categories: level 1, "no problems"; level 2, "some problems"; and level 3, "inability or extreme problems." Responses are combined to give a 5-digit descriptive health state classification (e.g., 11222). The EQ-5D yields a total of 243 possible health states. Valuations for each health state are available. The EQ-5D is commonly used in economic evaluation of interventions and cost-effectiveness analysis.
Measured: 12 Weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Jul 2026
- Study start1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Mar 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jul 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (10)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Musculoskeletal PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Parallel arm randomized clinical trial
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 210 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- US federal agency
- Collaborators
- Tripler Army Medical Center, Madigan Army Medical Center, C.R.Darnall Army Medical Center, University of Utah
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dan Rhon, Brooke Army Medical Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07705945
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- C.2026.052d
- Other IDs
- 14256810
- Acronym
- TELE-MC
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 10 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 15 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Study data will be made available upon reasonable request, and pursuant to any Data Sharing Agreement requirements from the US Defense Health Agency. DSA applications and information can be found at health.mil
Publications
Krebs EE, Lorenz KA, Bair MJ, Damush TM, Wu J, Sutherland JM, Asch SM, Kroenke K. Development and initial validation of the PEG, a three-item scale assessing pain intensity and interference. J Gen Intern Med. 2009 Jun;24(6):733-8. doi: 10.1007/s11606-009-0981-1. Epub 2009 May 6.
PubMed 19418100Ojha HA, Wyrsta NJ, Davenport TE, Egan WE, Gellhorn AC. Timing of Physical Therapy Initiation for Nonsurgical Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Effects on Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Feb;46(2):56-70. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2016.6138. Epub 2016 Jan 11.
PubMed 26755406Fritz JM, Magel JS, McFadden M, Asche C, Thackeray A, Meier W, Brennan G. Early Physical Therapy vs Usual Care in Patients With Recent-Onset Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2015 Oct 13;314(14):1459-67. doi: 10.1001/jama.2015.11648.
PubMed 26461996Lopez-Marcos JJ, Diaz-Arribas MJ, Valera-Calero JA, Navarro-Santana MJ, Izquierdo-Garcia J, Ortiz-Gutierrez RM, Plaza-Manzano G. The Added Value of Face-to-Face Supervision to a Therapeutic Exercise-Based App in the Management of Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Sensors (Basel). 2024 Jan 16;24(2):567. doi: 10.3390/s24020567.
PubMed 38257659Hunter R, Beattie M, O'Malley C, Gorely T. Mobile apps to self-manage chronic low back pain: A realist synthesis exploring what works, for whom and in what circumstances. PEC Innov. 2023 Jun 16;3:100175. doi: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100175. eCollection 2023 Dec 15.
PubMed 38213759Chen M, Wu T, Lv M, Chen C, Fang Z, Zeng Z, Qian J, Jiang S, Chen W, Zhang J. Efficacy of Mobile Health in Patients With Low Back Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2021 Jun 11;9(6):e26095. doi: 10.2196/26095.
PubMed 34114965Madsen C, Poropatich R, Koehlmoos TP. Telehealth in the Military Health System: Impact, Obstacles, and Opportunities. Mil Med. 2023 Mar 6;188(Suppl 1):15-23. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usac207.
PubMed 36882030Childs JD, Fritz JM, Wu SS, Flynn TW, Wainner RS, Robertson EK, Kim FS, George SZ. Implications of early and guideline adherent physical therapy for low back pain on utilization and costs. BMC Health Serv Res. 2015 Apr 9;15:150. doi: 10.1186/s12913-015-0830-3.
PubMed 25880898Abiero B, Gliner M, Beamer S, Sackett A, Marshall-Aiyelawo K, Ellison J, McDavid T, de Geus J. Military Medical Readiness and Patient Experience with Access to Care. Med J (Ft Sam Houst Tex). 2022 Jan-Mar;(Per 22-01/02/03):3-10.
PubMed 34940962Molloy JM, Pendergrass TL, Lee IE, Chervak MC, Hauret KG, Rhon DI. Musculoskeletal Injuries and United States Army Readiness Part I: Overview of Injuries and their Strategic Impact. Mil Med. 2020 Sep 18;185(9-10):e1461-e1471. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usaa027.
PubMed 32175566
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Using Telehealth to Improve Musculoskeletal Care Through Expanded Physical Therapy Access: The TELE-MC Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07705945
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TELE-MC / C.2026.052d
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Keywords
- musculoskeletal pain, tele-health, stepped care, physical thrapy access, cost-effective care
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 210 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical CenterUS federal agency
- Collaborators
- Tripler Army Medical Center, Madigan Army Medical Center, C.R.Darnall Army Medical Center, University of Utah
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Mar 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 15 Jul 2026 (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 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).
Detailed description
This study will explore the effect of remote two-way video conference telehealth physical therapy sessions compared to standard of care in-person physical therapy. Eligible participants will be randomized into one of the 2 treatment arms. Specific aims will compare the effectiveness of physical therapy delivery strategies on the primary outcome of Pain, Enjoyment, and General Activity (PEG-3) Scale, which measures pain interference, and secondary outcomes of PROMIS short forms (mood, physical function, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and prescription medication misuse), patient global impression of change, and pain self-efficacy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Parallel arm randomized clinical trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| In-person physical therapy (PT) | Active comparator | Other: In-person physical therapy (PT)Participants will receive individual treatment sessions provided in-person based on the preference and clinical expertise of the clinician. All sessions will be supervised in a clinic. A digital exercise prescription and patient education platform will be available for their use. |
| Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT) | Experimental | Other: Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT)Participants will receive individual treatment sessions provided remotely via a 2-way video conferencing platform. The core components of the treatment sessions include: 1) education, particularly on the biopsychosocial aspects of pain, 2) individualized exercise instruction, and 3) pain coping strategies for self-management. A digital exercise prescription and patient education platform will be available for their use. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 64 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- 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
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| In-person physical therapy (PT)Participants assigned to in-person PT will receive individual treatment sessions provided by a licensed, on-site PT. Participants will receive 1-on-1 sessions based on the preference and clinical expertise of the clinician. Participants assigned to in-person physical therapy will receive individual treatment sessions provided by a licensed, on-site physical therapist at the participating military treatment facility. Physical therapists delivering in-person physical therapy will have the option to provide participants a digital home exercise program, however this will not be required. If you choose to download and use either app, you will have to accept the app's terms of service. | Other | In-person physical therapy (PT) |
| Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT)Participants assigned to telehealth physical therapy will use two-way video conferencing with a licensed physical therapist via a secure platform approved for patient care. Video conferencing will be accessible via a mobile app or web browser on your home computer. Participants assigned to telehealth physical therapy will be provided a digital home exercise program. The home exercise program is accessible via a mobile app or web browser on your home computer. This is an app that some military clinics already use as standard of care for providing home exercise programs to their patients, so there is a chance you would be receiving your exercises by this method even if you didn't participate in this study. | Other | Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT) |
Primary outcome
Pain, Enjoyment, and General Activity Scale (PEG-3)
Time frame: 12 Weeks
The PEG-3 measure includes 3 items evaluating 1) pain severity; and interference of pain with 2) enjoyment and 3) general activity. Item response options range from 0-10. The PEG-3 score is expressed as the mean of all item scores ranging from 0-10.
5 secondary outcomes
PROMIS-29
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ)
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Patient Global Assessment of Change (PGIC)
Time frame: 12 Weeks
PROMIS Short Form Prescription Pain Medication Misuse
Time frame: 26 Weeks
EuroQoL (EQ-5D)
Time frame: 12 Weeks
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 15 Jul 2026.
- Background: PubMed 19418100Krebs EE, Lorenz KA, Bair MJ, Damush TM, Wu J, Sutherland JM, Asch SM, Kroenke K. Development and initial validation of the PEG, a three-item scale assessing pain intensity and interference. J Gen Intern Med. 2009 Jun;24(6):733-8. doi: 10.1007/s11606-009-0981-1. Epub 2009 May 6.
- Background: PubMed 26755406Ojha HA, Wyrsta NJ, Davenport TE, Egan WE, Gellhorn AC. Timing of Physical Therapy Initiation for Nonsurgical Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Effects on Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Feb;46(2):56-70. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2016.6138. Epub 2016 Jan 11.
- Background: PubMed 26461996Fritz JM, Magel JS, McFadden M, Asche C, Thackeray A, Meier W, Brennan G. Early Physical Therapy vs Usual Care in Patients With Recent-Onset Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2015 Oct 13;314(14):1459-67. doi: 10.1001/jama.2015.11648.
- Background: PubMed 38257659Lopez-Marcos JJ, Diaz-Arribas MJ, Valera-Calero JA, Navarro-Santana MJ, Izquierdo-Garcia J, Ortiz-Gutierrez RM, Plaza-Manzano G. The Added Value of Face-to-Face Supervision to a Therapeutic Exercise-Based App in the Management of Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Sensors (Basel). 2024 Jan 16;24(2):567. doi: 10.3390/s24020567.
- Background: PubMed 38213759Hunter R, Beattie M, O'Malley C, Gorely T. Mobile apps to self-manage chronic low back pain: A realist synthesis exploring what works, for whom and in what circumstances. PEC Innov. 2023 Jun 16;3:100175. doi: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100175. eCollection 2023 Dec 15.
- Background: PubMed 34114965Chen M, Wu T, Lv M, Chen C, Fang Z, Zeng Z, Qian J, Jiang S, Chen W, Zhang J. Efficacy of Mobile Health in Patients With Low Back Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2021 Jun 11;9(6):e26095. doi: 10.2196/26095.
- Background: PubMed 36882030Madsen C, Poropatich R, Koehlmoos TP. Telehealth in the Military Health System: Impact, Obstacles, and Opportunities. Mil Med. 2023 Mar 6;188(Suppl 1):15-23. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usac207.
- Background: PubMed 25880898Childs JD, Fritz JM, Wu SS, Flynn TW, Wainner RS, Robertson EK, Kim FS, George SZ. Implications of early and guideline adherent physical therapy for low back pain on utilization and costs. BMC Health Serv Res. 2015 Apr 9;15:150. doi: 10.1186/s12913-015-0830-3.
- Background: PubMed 34940962Abiero B, Gliner M, Beamer S, Sackett A, Marshall-Aiyelawo K, Ellison J, McDavid T, de Geus J. Military Medical Readiness and Patient Experience with Access to Care. Med J (Ft Sam Houst Tex). 2022 Jan-Mar;(Per 22-01/02/03):3-10.
- Background: PubMed 32175566Molloy JM, Pendergrass TL, Lee IE, Chervak MC, Hauret KG, Rhon DI. Musculoskeletal Injuries and United States Army Readiness Part I: Overview of Injuries and their Strategic Impact. Mil Med. 2020 Sep 18;185(9-10):e1461-e1471. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usaa027.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Study data will be made available upon reasonable request, and pursuant to any Data Sharing Agreement requirements from the US Defense Health Agency. DSA applications and information can be found at health.mil
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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.
4 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing In-person physical therapy (PT) and Telehealth physical therapy (TH-PT) in people with Musculoskeletal Pain, run by Brooke Army Medical Center at 4 sites in United States.
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 7 inclusion and 6 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 15 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 4 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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 Tina Greenlee, PhD (210-539-9638, sammc@militaryclinicalresearch.org), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain, Enjoyment, and General Activity Scale (PEG-3) (time frame: 12 Weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07705945, which also lists 10 linked publications.
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 15 Jul 2026.