Can a brace and targeted exercises ease spondylolisthesis pain?

NCT ID NCT06989138

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether wearing a soft back brace for several weeks, combined with either stabilization or conventional exercises, can reduce pain, improve physical function, and boost quality of life in adults with spondylolisthesis. Participants are adults aged 18-65 with mild to moderate spondylolisthesis who do not need surgery. The trial compares the effects of the two exercise programs with the brace on pain, balance, disability, and well-being.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: A soft back orthosis (brace) combined with either stabilization or conventional exercise training
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could offer a non-surgical way to reduce pain and improve function and quality of life for people with spondylolisthesis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to everyone. The brace and exercises may not outperform standard care, and some people may find the brace uncomfortable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kinesiophobia Motor Activity spondylolisthesis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EXERCISE TRAINING ORTHOSIS SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Medipol University
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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