LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS

This study is testing how well an already-approved spinal fusion plate works for people with chronic low back and leg pain caused by spine degeneration. Researchers will enroll 150 adults to have the device implanted and then track their pain levels, movement ability, and quality…

This study aims to find out if a simpler back surgery (decompression alone) works as well as a more complex surgery (decompression with spinal fusion) for treating single-level lumbar spinal stenosis. Researchers will compare the long-term results, including pain, disability, and…

This study is testing whether a specific nerve block injection given before minimally invasive back surgery can help manage pain afterward. The goal is to see if this reduces the need for strong opioid pain medications and their side effects. Researchers will compare the injectio…

This study aims to see if using anesthesia without opioids during back surgery can control pain just as well as traditional opioid-based methods, while reducing side effects like nausea and constipation. It will observe 75 adults undergoing elective lower back surgery, comparing …

This study is comparing two common surgeries for lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that causes back and leg pain. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either a standard decompression surgery or the same surgery with added screws for stability. Researchers want to see w…

This study is testing a non-surgical program to help older veterans with a common back condition called lumbar spinal stenosis. The program involves temporarily using a modified rolling walker and adjusting sleep positions to see if it relieves pain and improves walking ability. …

This study is comparing two different anesthesia approaches for common back surgery. Researchers want to see if patients do better with lighter sedation where they're generally aware, or with traditional deep general anesthesia. The goal is to find which method leads to better re…

This study is testing if applying a steroid directly to the spine during a common back surgery helps patients recover better. Researchers will compare patients who get the steroid to those who get a placebo to see if it reduces pain, shortens hospital stays, helps people return t…

This study aims to understand if a natural pulsation of the spinal cord, which can be seen with ultrasound, is linked to pain levels and disability in people with lumbar spinal stenosis. Researchers will enroll 100 patients with this condition to measure their pain, walking abili…

This study aims to find people at risk for a serious heart condition called ATTR amyloidosis by checking tissue saved from their past lower back surgeries. Researchers will test the tissue for a specific protein and invite some participants for heart tests to see if the condition…

This study is comparing two different procedures used to treat lower back pain from spinal stenosis in Medicare patients. Researchers will follow 8,000 patients for two years to see which procedure leads to fewer repeat surgeries and fewer complications. The study uses existing M…