Back pain showdown: surgery or rehab – new trial seeks answers
NCT ID NCT06169488
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two treatments for chronic low back pain lasting over a year: lumbar fusion surgery and a structured rehab program. About 202 adults aged 20-65 will be randomly assigned to one of the two. The goal is to see if surgery reduces disability more than rehab over time.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Lumbar interbody fusion surgery or multidisciplinary rehabilitation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that surgery is more effective than rehab for reducing disability from chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a single trial with 202 participants, and results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like infection or nerve damage, and rehab may not help all patients.
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Akershus University Hospital
RECRUITINGLørenskog, Norway
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Haukeland University Hospital
RECRUITINGHagavik, Norway
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Oslo University Hospital
RECRUITINGOslo, Norway
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St. Olavs Hospital
RECRUITINGTrondheim, Norway
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Vestre Viken Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGDrammen, Norway
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