Bone stimulator may speed up Athletes' return to sport after spine injury
NCT ID NCT06666608
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding a bone stimulator to standard care helps athletes aged 16–40 with a spine stress fracture (spondylolysis) heal faster, reduce pain, and return to sport sooner. About 48 participants will use the device alongside physical therapy. The goal is to see if it improves bone healing and shortens recovery time.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 48 people
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- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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16 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients between the ages of 16 to 40 years of age diagnosed with symptomatic spondylolysis by one of the investigators * Patients who plan to attend prescribed physical therapy * Patients who participate in a regular sport whether that be professional, collegiate or recreational Exclusion Criteria: * Any condition which in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with the subject's ability to comply with study instructions * Patients with contraindications to bone stimulator therapy * Patients with pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator * Patients with previous spine surgery * Patients with metabolic bone conditions * Patients who use nicotine products * Vulnerable populations * Non-English speaking services
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Locations
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Houston Methodist Hospital
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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