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2025-12-24 @ 1:06 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-28 @ 10:35 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT01336361
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2014-09-17
First Post:
2011-04-13
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Emerging Physical Therapy Practice in Palliative Care: A Survey of Perceptions of Physical Therapists
Sponsor:
Organization:
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