New pill may ease leg pain from narrowed spine
NCT ID NCT06654856
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether Opalmon tablets can improve symptoms and physical function in 107 adults with acquired lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition where the spinal canal narrows and causes leg pain when walking. Participants took the medication for 8 weeks, and researchers measured changes using a standard questionnaire. The study was observational, meaning there was no comparison group, so results are preliminary.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Opalmon (limaprost alfadex) tablet
- What this could lead to
- If effective, Opalmon could offer a non-surgical option to ease leg pain and improve walking ability in people with lumbar spinal stenosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-group observational study with no placebo comparison, so results may be less reliable. Benefits may be modest or not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VHS Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea
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