Doctors track walking speed to see if spinal surgery really works

NCT ID NCT03194607

Summary

This study aimed to objectively measure how spinal surgery affects walking ability in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. Researchers followed 40 adults before and after their scheduled surgery, using a 6-minute walk test to track changes in walking speed. The goal was to provide measurable data on surgical outcomes instead of relying only on patient reports of pain or improvement.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chu Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, 21000, France

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