Two surgical approaches for lumbar spine narrowing
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two slightly different surgical techniques for treating lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes leg pain). Both procedures fuse one level of your spine to relieve pain, but use slightly different approaches through the side of the spine.
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Who can take part
- Between 40 and 70 years old
- Pain in both legs and claudication (cramping or weakness when walking), confirmed by recent CT or MRI scan showing single-level stenosis with slippage or instability
- Persistent pain in the past week with at least 3 months of unsuccessful conservative treatment (physical therapy, injections, medications, etc.)
- Never had prior lumbar spine surgery
- No other serious spine conditions (major disc herniation, spinal tumors, infections, or inflammatory diseases)
- Able to attend follow-up visits and complete questionnaires as required
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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