LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS

This study is observing how well a bone graft material called Orthoss® works when mixed with a patient's own bone during spinal fusion surgery. It involves 65 adults with specific lower back conditions who need surgery to stabilize their spine. Researchers are checking if the spi…

This study follows 166 patients for five years to see how well the Superion device works for lumbar spinal stenosis in everyday medical practice. It checks if the device safely reduces leg and buttock pain and improves physical function compared to earlier trial results. The goal…

This study aims to find the best surgical treatment for a common back problem involving spinal narrowing and a slight slippage of the vertebrae. It will compare two procedures—a simpler decompression surgery versus a more complex decompression with fusion—in over 600 patients. A …

This study is testing a new, standardized method for taking spine X-rays to see if it produces consistent results. It involves 45 adults with back pain in the Netherlands. The goal is to improve the reliability of these X-rays, which doctors use to diagnose spinal instability and…

This study is observing whether a combination of traditional Korean medicine treatments can safely reduce pain and improve mobility for people with chronic low back pain or sciatica. It will follow 110 patients receiving treatments like acupuncture, herbal medicine, and manual th…

This study is preparing for a larger trial to test whether manual therapy, exercise, and a form of electroacupuncture can help people with lumbar spinal stenosis. The goal is to reduce pain, improve walking ability, and potentially limit the need for spinal surgery. Researchers w…

This study aimed to create and test a new questionnaire to measure how lumbar spinal stenosis limits people's daily activities. Researchers planned to interview patients to design the questions, then have 200 patients complete the questionnaire online to check its accuracy. The s…