New rehab approach aims to get back surgery patients moving faster

NCT ID NCT07378735

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LOW BACK PAIN LUMBAR SPINAL FUSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
RECRUITING

Glostrup Municipality, 2600, Denmark

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