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Swimming-Based Rehabilitation for Recovery After Thoracolumbar Spinal Fusion

NCT07596238 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 124

Last updated 2026-05-19

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Summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of a structured swimming-based rehabilitation program in patients undergoing thoracolumbar spinal fusion. Postoperative rehabilitation after spinal fusion varies widely, and evidence supporting specific exercise strategies remains limited.

In this prospective observational cohort study, patients undergoing thoracolumbar spinal fusion are allocated to either a structured swimming-based rehabilitation program or a standard rehabilitation program. The swimming program is initiated 6 to 8 weeks after surgery and is performed three times per week for 12 weeks.

The primary outcome is the change in functional disability as measured by the Oswestry Disability Index at 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes include pain intensity assessed using the Visual Analog Scale and quality of life assessed using the Short Form-36 questionnaire.

The results of this study aim to determine whether structured aquatic exercise can improve functional recovery, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life following thoracolumbar spinal fusion.

Conditions

  • Spinal Fusion
  • Postoperative Recovery
  • Low Back Pain
  • Rehabilitation

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Swimming-Based Rehabilitation

Structured aquatic exercise program initiated 6-8 weeks after thoracolumbar spinal fusion, performed three sessions per week for 12 weeks, including warm-up, swimming, and cool-down exercises.

BEHAVIORAL

Standard Rehabilitation

Conventional land-based postoperative rehabilitation including ambulation training, core stabilization, and flexibility exercises with similar frequency and duration.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Tra Vinh General Hospital

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-01
Primary Completion
2025-12-31
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • Vietnam

Study Locations

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