Spinal stenosis

This trial compares two surgical approaches for people who develop spinal stenosis near a previous lumbar fusion. One group receives a smaller surgery (microdecompression alone), while the other gets the standard larger surgery (decompression plus extending the fusion). The study…

This study looks back at medical records of 300 people who had neck spine fusion surgery using a special graft material called NMP®. The goal is to see how safe it is by checking for complications and whether patients needed another surgery within 90 days to 2 years. The research…

This study compares two types of back surgery for people with narrowing of the spine in the neck (cervical stenosis). The goal is to see which surgery better improves nerve function and quality of life. Only 2 adults aged 40 and older who need surgery will take part, and they wil…

This study looks at whether CT scans taken during lumbar spine surgery can detect spinal instability more reliably than standard X-rays taken before surgery. Researchers will review imaging and medical records from 100 adults undergoing surgery for degenerative spine conditions. …

This study tests a new way to inject numbing medicine directly into a specific nerve root to find out which nerve is causing back and leg pain. The goal is to see if this method is safer and more accurate than current techniques. About 80 adults with sciatica who are scheduled fo…

This study will check how common peripheral artery disease (PAD) is in people who need surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Both conditions can cause leg pain, making PAD hard to spot. Researchers will use a special CT scan to find PAD and compare it with simpler tests like …

This study tests whether a new medicine called Fexuprazan (Fexuclue) can prevent stomach ulcers caused by NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen. About 360 adults with joint or muscle pain who need daily NSAIDs will take either Fexuprazan or an older drug (Lansoprazole) for 24 weeks. T…

This study compares two surgical options for people who develop spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine) above a previous fusion site. One group gets decompression alone (removing tissue pressing on nerves), while the other gets decompression plus extended fusion (adding screws a…

This study tests two ways to guide a steroid injection for people with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that causes back and leg pain when walking or standing. One method uses X-ray (fluoroscopy) alone, the other adds ultrasound before the X-ray (hybrid). The goal is to see wh…

This study will compare two types of nerve blocks—lumbar paravertebral block and lumbar erector spinae plane block—for pain control after lumbar spine surgery in people aged 65 and older. The goal is to see which block reduces the need for opioid painkillers in the first 48 hours…

This study will track 600 adults with neck or back pain who are already scheduled to receive pharmacopuncture (herbal medicine injections) as part of their care. The key difference is that doctors will use an ultrasound device to guide the needle, aiming to avoid nerves and blood…

This study compares two common back surgeries for people with lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spine that presses on nerves). One surgery only removes the pressing bone and tissue, while the other also adds metal screws and rods to stabilize the spine. Researchers will …

This study compares two types of keyhole spine surgery for middle-aged and older adults with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that causes leg pain and trouble walking. One surgery just removes the tissue pressing on nerves, while the other also fuses the bones together. The go…

This early-phase trial will test four orthobiologic treatments—PRP, bone marrow concentrate, hyaluronic acid, and nanofat—in 300 adults with various muscle, joint, tendon, or bone conditions. The goal is to see if these natural substances can reduce pain and improve joint functio…

This study tests whether a continuous nerve block placed by the surgeon during back surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioids afterward. One hundred adults having lumbar spine surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block with a numbing medicine or a …

This study looks at whether a mobile app can help people with common pains (neck, shoulder, back, or knee) do their prescribed home exercises more regularly. About 30 adults will be split into two groups: one using the app and one doing traditional exercises. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether a modified mini-open spine surgery (mMO-TLIF) works as well as or better than traditional open surgery for people with lumbar spinal stenosis and instability. About 224 adults aged 18 to 80 with persistent leg pain or walking problems will be randomly ass…

This study aims to translate and adapt a widely used questionnaire for musculoskeletal problems into Urdu. Researchers will enroll 110 Urdu-speaking adults, including patients with muscle or joint issues and healthy volunteers. The goal is to create a validated tool to measure sy…

This study looks at how patients feel when reading their own medical notes. Some will read the original doctor's note, others will read a simpler version written by artificial intelligence. Researchers want to see if the AI summary changes how much patients trust their doctor or …

This study looks at how the severity of cervical spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine in the neck) affects hand function, including grip strength and fine motor skills. Researchers will measure hand strength and dexterity in 180 adults with neck pain who have had an MRI. The g…

This study tracks blood sugar changes after an epidural steroid injection for back or leg pain. Researchers will compare 36 adults with and without type 2 diabetes using a continuous glucose monitor worn for 15 days. The goal is to see if the injection causes higher or longer-las…

This study looks at 96 adults with lower back pain to see if the damage shown on an MRI matches how much pain they actually feel. Participants will fill out pain and disability questionnaires and get a physical exam. The goal is to help doctors better understand and treat back pa…

This study tests a decision support system called SmaRTWork to help people on sick leave due to muscle or back pain return to work. About 298 adults in Norway will either use the system or receive usual care. The main goal is to see if the tool helps them return to work sustainab…

This observational study will look at 88 people with chronic neck pain to see if the degree of cervical spine narrowing (stenosis) is linked to pain, central sensitization (an over-sensitive nervous system), movement, and quality of life. Participants will undergo pain tests, sen…

This study will observe how different spinal problems—like scoliosis, stenosis, or herniated discs—change the way people walk and use their back muscles. Researchers will compare 120 older adults (age 60+) with these conditions to healthy volunteers using motion cameras and muscl…

This study explores whether inflammation from fat tissue around the spine contributes to spinal stenosis, a condition that narrows the spinal canal and causes pain. Researchers will collect tissue and blood samples from 100 patients undergoing spinal surgery to measure levels of …