New rehab approach aims to get back surgery patients moving faster

NCT ID NCT07378735

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new early rehabilitation program for people who have had lumbar spinal fusion surgery for low back pain. The program combines conversation-based education with graded physical activity, starting two weeks after surgery. Researchers will include 12 participants and track their progress on personal goals, pain, and activity levels over three months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

early rehabilitation therapy combining Socratic dialogue and graded activity

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a better way to recover after spinal fusion surgery, helping patients return to daily activities sooner.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is behavioral, so individual responses may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain Motor Activity

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