Laser pointer could boost back surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT07382830

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding a laser pointer to standard stabilization exercises helps people recover better after lumbar microdiscectomy surgery. 42 adults aged 18-65 will be split into two groups: one doing standard exercises and one doing the same exercises with a laser pointer on their lower back to guide their movements. The goal is to see if the laser feedback improves pain, disability, balance, and muscle endurance over 8 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: laser-guided stabilization exercises
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to improve pain, mobility, and recovery after back surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The laser feedback is a training aid, not a new drug or device, so the benefit may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUMBAR MICRODISCECTOMY POSTOPERATIVE REHABILITATION RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Antalya Provincal Health Directorate Antalya Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING

Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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