LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS

This study is testing how well an already-approved spinal fusion plate works for people with chronic lower back and leg pain caused by spinal degeneration. Researchers will enroll 150 adults who haven't gotten enough relief from other treatments. They will track participants' pai…

This study aims to find out if a simpler back surgery (decompression alone) works as well as a more complex surgery (decompression with spinal fusion) for treating single-level lumbar spinal stenosis. Researchers will compare the long-term results, including pain, disability, and…

This study is testing whether a specific nerve block injection given before minimally invasive back surgery can help reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after the operation. Researchers will compare the injection of a local anesthetic to a placebo (saltwater) in 125 a…

This study is testing a non-surgical program to help older veterans with a common back condition called lumbar spinal stenosis. The program involves temporarily using a modified rolling walker and adjusting sleep positions to see if it relieves pain and improves walking ability. …

This study aims to find out which of two common back surgeries works better for people with a narrowed spinal canal in their lower back. Sixty patients will be randomly assigned to receive either a standard decompression surgery or the same surgery with the addition of stabilizin…

This study is comparing two different anesthesia approaches for common back surgery. Researchers want to see if patients do better with lighter sedation where they're generally aware, or with traditional deep general anesthesia. The goal is to find which method leads to better re…

This study is testing if applying a steroid directly to the spine during a common back surgery helps patients recover better. Researchers will compare patients who get the steroid to those who get a placebo to see if it reduces pain, shortens hospital stays, helps people return t…

This study aims to understand if a natural, wavelike movement of the spinal cord lining, seen with ultrasound, is linked to how much pain and disability people experience from a narrowed spinal canal. Researchers will enroll 100 adults with lower back and leg pain caused by this …

This study aims to find people at risk for a serious heart condition called ATTR amyloidosis by checking tissue saved from their past lower back surgeries. Researchers will test the tissue for a specific protein and invite some participants for heart tests to see if the condition…

This study is comparing two different procedures used to treat lower back pain from spinal stenosis in Medicare patients. Researchers will follow 8,000 patients for two years to see which procedure leads to fewer repeat surgeries and fewer complications. The study uses existing M…