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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Locations
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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Orlando VA Medical Center
Orlando, Florida, 32827, United States
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