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.
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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.
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