CompletedNot Applicable

Determining the Impact of a New Physiotherapist-led Primary Care Model for Low Back Pain

Canada739 participantsStarted 2023-10-02

Plain-language summary

This is a cluster randomized controlled trial to to evaluate the individual and health system impacts of implementing a new physiotherapist-led primary care model for back pain in Canada.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (19 years and over) with low back pain of any duration who are seeking primary care for back pain at a participating site (primary care visit may be a first or repeat visit). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not consent to participation * Patients who report being unable to understand, read, and write English * Patients for whom the cause of their back pain is cancer

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Self-reported Disability

Timeframe: Change from baseline at 6-week, 12-week, 6-month, 9-month, and 12-month follow-ups

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04287413

SponsorJordan Miller, PT, PhD

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-25

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Back Pain, Low trials

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.