Exercise program for frail older adults after back fusion surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 75 years old or older.
- You are considered 'frail' (for example, you feel weak or get tired easily).
- This is your first back surgery — a fusion of only 1 or 2 bones in your lower back.
- You can walk and are willing to join a 2-year exercise program after surgery.
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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