Walking program after back surgery for spinal stenosis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests a walking and activity program for people recovering from back surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis. It aims to help you get moving safely after surgery to improve your recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 85 years old.
- You are scheduled for a specific back surgery called a lumbar laminectomy (with or without fusion) to treat lumbar spinal stenosis.
- You are able to walk without help and don't use a wheelchair for all movement.
- You can wear a small activity monitor (like a fitness tracker) for at least 4 days before surgery, for at least 10 hours each day.
- You typically take fewer than 6,000 steps a day before surgery.
- You have not had back surgery in the past year and no more than one prior surgery in the same area.
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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