NCT07258030 Decision Algorithm for Vital Sign Assessment in the Outpatient Physical Therapy Setting
| NCT ID | NCT07258030 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Youngstown State University |
| Condition | Healthy |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-11-21 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-03-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2025-11-21 with a primary completion date of 2026-03-31.
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Brief Summary
Brief Summary The goal of this observational study is to develop consensus-based criteria for when vital sign assessment (VSA) should be performed in outpatient physical therapy settings. The primary purpose is to identify clinical signs, symptoms, and other factors that inform decision-making for VSA to improve patient safety and guide treatment progression. Main Questions: 1. Which clinical characteristics indicate that vital signs should be assessed during outpatient physical therapy? 2. Which clinical characteristics indicate that vital signs do not need to be assessed? Study Design: This study uses a three-round electronic Delphi (e-Delphi) process to achieve expert consensus. Comparison: Researchers will compare responses across rounds to determine agreement and stability of criteria for inclusion in a decision algorithm. Participants: Licensed physical therapists with ≥5 years of clinical experience in outpatient settings. Procedures: Participants will: Complete three rounds of online surveys via Qualtrics. Round 1: Suggest signs, symptoms, and factors for assessing or not assessing vitals. Round 2: Rank importance of these factors on a 5-point Likert scale and suggest additional items. Round 3: Review aggregated results and finalize consensus on criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Licensed physical therapist. 2. Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting. 3. Proficient in English (reading and writing). 4. Ability to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Less than 5 years of outpatient physical therapy experience. 2. Inability to read or write in English. 3. Declines informed consent or does not agree to participate in all survey rounds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07258030 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Healthy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07258030 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07258030 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ecickert@ysu.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07258030 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Youngstown, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07258030 clinical trial?
NCT07258030 is sponsored by Youngstown State University. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.