Extended scope physiotherapy (ESP) practice in primary care: a prospective pilot study of its role in the management of back pain

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN63752679

Enrollment

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2003-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases: Back pain Musculoskeletal Diseases Back pain

Interventions

Initial assessment by triage clinician. Three arms of study: 1. Specialist 2. Extended Scope Physio triage who randomises groups to controls or ESP cases 3. Secondary care physiotherapist

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients are eligible for this study if acute back pain from 2-12 weeks duration or chronic mechanical pain >12.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Results from this study will provide evidence for service development in back pain management	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026