Hands-On therapy may help older adults walk Pain-Free without surgery

NCT ID NCT06023498

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a combination of hands-on therapy, exercise, and acupuncture can reduce pain and improve walking in older adults with lumbar spinal stenosis, a common cause of leg pain when walking. Researchers enrolled 60 participants to test if this approach could help people avoid ineffective surgery. The goal was to prepare for a larger trial to confirm these benefits.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

  • Orlando VA Medical Center

    Orlando, Florida, 32827, United States

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