Posture therapy for older veterans with spinal stenosis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive posture therapy for older veterans with lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing in the lower spine). It aims to reduce pain and improve walking without surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a veteran receiving care at a VA facility.
- You have had back or leg pain for more than 3 months due to lumbar spinal stenosis.
- Pain gets worse when you walk or stand and gets better within 5 minutes when you sit.
- You can walk at least 30 feet without a cane or walker.
- You have not had back surgery for spinal stenosis before.
- You have transportation by car or car service, not by bus.
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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