Can a simple walking test prove back surgery works?

NCT ID NCT03194607

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at 40 adults with lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing in the lower spine that causes pain and trouble walking) who were scheduled for surgery. Researchers measured how fast they could walk before and after the operation using a 6-minute walk test. The goal was to see if surgery leads to measurable improvements in walking speed and movement, rather than just relying on how patients feel.

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Locations

  • Chu Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, 21000, France

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