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Can a video call replace a hospital visit for spine surgery recovery?

NCT ID NCT07795697

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kuopio University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether giving recovery instructions by remote video or phone, called telerehabilitation, works as well as in-person guidance after spinal decompression surgery. About 300 adults, split into working-age and elderly groups, will receive instructions from a physiotherapist or nurse either remotely or at the hospital. Researchers will track pain, daily activity, and how often people use healthcare services to see if the delivery method affects recovery and costs.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Telerehabilitation method: rehabilitation instructions given by a physiotherapist via remote video or phone 4-7 days after surgery, compared with nurse instructions, personal physiotherapy, or hospital physiotherapy
What this could lead to
If remote rehab works as well as in-person sessions, it could offer a convenient, lower-cost way for people to recover from spine surgery at home.
What could go wrong
The trial is early and compares several approaches, so results may not show a clear winner. Remote instructions may not suit everyone, especially older adults who struggle with technology.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * One-level spinal condition requiring decompression surgery * Working-age group: 20-65 years; Elderly group 65-85 years * Willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Malignant disease under active treatment * Other disease affecting spine (for example ankylosing disease or vertebral fracture) * Opioid or other substance dependancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Low back pain Spine surgery Telerehabilitation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kuopio University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Kuopio, Finland

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