Prehabilitation program before lumbar disc surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a prehabilitation program (strengthening and education before surgery) for people having lumbar disc surgery to relieve leg pain. The goal is to see if getting ready ahead of time helps you recover faster.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are scheduled for surgery to treat leg pain from a lumbar disc problem
- You are not currently in physical therapy or other treatments for your back pain
- Your surgery does not involve spinal fusion or metal hardware
- You do not have a chronic pain condition like fibromyalgia
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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