Direct Access Physiotherapy in the Pediatric Emergency Department (NCT06069011) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Direct Access Physiotherapy in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Canada66 participantsStarted 2023-09-18
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two methods of managing low acuity musculoskeletal complaints in children and adolescents ages 6 to 17.99 years in the pediatric emergency department. The main question it aims to answer is whether delivering care in two methods is feasible. Participants will receive care while in the emergency department and will be followed for a period of 1-month post-presentation.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* aged 6.00-17.99 years of age
* present to the Montreal Children's Hospital Emergency Department with a suspected MSK complaint, traumatic or not
* are given a triage score of 3 (urgent), 4 (less urgent), or 5 (nonurgent) according to the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS)
* are able to communicate in French or English
Exclusion Criteria:
* present with a major MSK condition requiring urgent care (e.g., open fracture, open wound)
* a red flag (e.g. progressive neurological disorder, infectious symptoms)
* a co-morbid unstable condition.
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
1
Rate of consent
Timeframe: through study completion an average of 4 weeks post-enrolment
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Completed outcome measures
Timeframe: through study completion an average of 4 weeks post-enrolment
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06069011
SponsorMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre