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Focused Spinal Stenosis Rehabilitation Program for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

NCT02982291 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2018-02-05

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Summary

Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication is a common condition in the elderly population and is characterized by bilateral buttock, thigh, or calf discomfort and/or pain, as well as by weakness precipitated by walking and prolonged standing. Self-management options include physical therapy, which includes exercise as a core component for improving the flexibility and mobility of the spine and hips. A Williams flexion protocol has historically been used to treat low-back pain following degenerative changes to the posterior elements of the lumbar spine. However, few studies have been done to validate the efficacy of this protocol. A more focused treatment protocol may be more efficacious. Patients in this study will be randomized to receive either the generic physical therapy protocol (15 sessions) or the focused rehabilitation program (5 sessions). The sessions will take place over the course of 6 months. Outcomes will be assessed using validated questionnaires and physical function tests.

Conditions

  • Spinal Stenosis Lumbar

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Williams flexion protocol

The Williams flexion protocol group will participate in 15 treatment sessions.

PROCEDURE

Focused spinal stenosis rehabilitation

The focused spinal stenosis rehabilitation group will participate in 5 treatment sessions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Robert Turner · Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-05-01
Primary Completion
2018-02-01
Completion
2018-02-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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