Back surgery showdown: which procedure works best?

NCT ID NCT06335511

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

Summary

This study looked at 50 people with lumbar spinal stenosis to see if simple decompression surgery or a more complex fusion surgery leads to better outcomes. Researchers measured pain, disability, quality of life, and movement using questionnaires and wearable sensors. The goal was to find which patients benefit most from each approach.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar spinal stenosis spinal stenosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzolo

    Bologna, Bologna, 40136, Italy

  • IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna

    Bologna, Bologna, 40139, Italy