Walking your way to recovery: new study aims to get back surgery patients moving

NCT ID NCT02611427

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests a program to help people increase their walking after lumbar spine surgery. Many patients avoid activity due to fear of pain or injury, so the program starts several months after surgery. Researchers will measure changes in weekly walking and pain-related disability in 260 participants.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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