New study tests if hands-on therapy can keep older adults out of the operating room

NCT ID NCT06023498

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

Summary

This study looked at whether manual therapy, exercise, and acupuncture can reduce pain and improve walking in older adults with lumbar spinal stenosis, a common cause of back and leg pain. Researchers enrolled 60 participants to see if a larger trial is possible. The goal is to find non-surgical ways to help people move better and avoid unnecessary surgery.

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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

  • Boston Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

  • Orlando VA Medical Center

    Orlando, Florida, 32827, United States