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NCT Number: NCT02258672

Preoperative Rehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a prehabilitation program on the recovery of patients undergoing a minimally invasive surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. To do so, 40 participants will be recruited and randomized into two groups; intervention or control group. Participants in the intervention group will take part in a physical training program, three times a week for six weeks before undergoing surgery. The exercise program will be supervised and will aim at improving core muscles strength and endurance as well as spine stability. It is hypothesized that the prehabilitation program will significantly improve disability and pain intensity reported by patients after surgery. Ultimately, this study aims to improve health care of patients awaiting lumbar surgery but its results may also impact the management of patients awaiting spine surgery for various conditions.

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Key information

Conditions

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Bone Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Spinal Diseases Spinal Stenosis

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières, Quebec, G9A 5H7, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

To be affected by degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis and to be awaiting minimally invasive surgery for the lumbar spinal stenosis

Exclusion criteria

Non-degenerative spinal stenosis, arthritic conditions (except for facet arthrosis), impaired cognitive function, spinal instability and disagreement from the treating neurosurgeon for the patient to take part in the preadaptation programme.

Treatment and study plan

Prehabilitation program

Other

Progressive and individualized physical training aimed at improving core muscles strength and endurance as well as spinal stability.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from Baseline in disability

    Time frame: baseline, week 6, week 10, week 18, week 30

    Oswestry Disability Index

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change from Baseline in pain intensity

    Time frame: baseline, week 6, week 10, week 18, week 30

    Visual Analog Scale

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Other

Collaborators

  • Fonds de soutien au démarrage de projets en collaboration (CSSSTR)
  • Fonds pour la Recherche Clinique de l'UQTR

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of a Preoperative Rehabilitation Program on the Recovery of Patients Undergoing Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: a Feasibility Study.

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Oct 7, 2014
Registry last updated
Mar 25, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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