Surgery for narrow spine: does it really get seniors moving again?

NCT ID NCT06057428

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Region Zealand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tracks 80 elderly patients (65+) with lumbar spinal stenosis who are scheduled for decompressive surgery. Researchers will measure their activity levels using a device before and after surgery, and follow them for two years. The goal is to see if surgery objectively improves how much they move in daily life, beyond just feeling better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Decompressive surgery
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how surgery improves daily activity in elderly patients, potentially leading to more people being offered surgery to improve quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't prove surgery works for everyone. Results may not apply to all patients, and surgery carries standard risks like infection or complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar spinal stenosis Motor Activity spinal stenosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ortopædkirurgisk afdeling, Sjællands Universitetshospital Køge
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Køge, 4600, Denmark
Rygcenter Syddanmark, Middelfart Sygehus
RECRUITING

Middelfart, 5500, Denmark

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