Back brace after spine surgery: help or hype?

NCT ID NCT02773134

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de Montreal Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether wearing a back brace after spinal fusion surgery improves pain and quality of life. 43 adults with degenerative spine conditions were randomly assigned to wear a brace or not. Researchers measured disability, pain, and general health at 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

back brace

What this could lead to

If wearing a brace after spinal fusion helps, it could give doctors a simple way to improve recovery and reduce pain for patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 43 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The brace might not make a meaningful difference in pain or quality of life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar disk degenerative disorder spinal stenosis spondylolisthesis spondylosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUMBAR DEGENERATIVE CONDITIONS