Activity levels in seniors having spine surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study is tracking how active people are before and after surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (a common cause of back and leg pain in older adults). It aims to see if activity monitoring can help improve recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You have been offered decompressive surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing in your lower spine) at one or more levels.
- An MRI shows the narrowing is grade B or C (Schizas classification), meaning moderate to severe.
- You have tried and not gotten enough relief from at least 3 months of non-surgical treatments.
- You do not have cancer or infection in your spine, severe balance problems, or had prior decompression surgery at the same spot.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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