Spinal Fusion Recovery in Older Adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study is looking at how older adults recover after spinal fusion surgery, a type of back surgery that connects bones in the spine. The goal is to find factors that help people heal faster and feel better afterward.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You have a spine condition that needs surgery to fuse bones together.
- You are in generally good health and can follow study instructions.
- You do not have an active infection, cancer, or osteoporosis that would make surgery risky.
- If you are a woman who could become pregnant, you agree to use birth control during the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
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.
This trial compares outcomes after decompression surgery for one affected area in the lower back, with and without adding spinal fusion. It may help patients avoid unnecessary extra surgery—or ensure fusion is used when it’s needed.
This study tests a special recovery program (called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) to help elderly patients heal faster and feel better after spinal fusion surgery. It focuses on making the hospital stay smoother and reducing complications.
This trial tests a special care program for older adults (75+) having spinal fusion surgery. It aims to improve safety and recovery by checking risks before surgery and using enhanced recovery methods after.
This trial tests whether a special exercise program after lower back fusion surgery can help prevent complications in older adults who are frail. If you are 75 or older and having your first small back fusion, this rehab might help you recover better.
This trial tests whether a spinal fusion surgery is better than staying with non-surgical treatments for people with long-term, severe low back pain from worn-out discs in the lower spine. It aims to find out which approach offers better pain relief and quality of life.
Hear when a new Lumbar Spinal Stenosis trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.