Ligament study for lumbar spinal stenosis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at the ligament in your lower back to understand how lumbar spinal stenosis develops. It involves analyzing tissue samples and may help find better ways to treat this condition.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spine that can cause pain or numbness in your legs).
- You are between 50 and 85 years old.
- You are willing to sign consent forms to allow your medical records and tissue samples to be used for research.
- You have had an MRI or CT scan showing the narrowing.
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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