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Laser pointer could boost back surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT07382830

Symptom relief Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding a laser pointer to standard stabilization exercises helps people recover better after lumbar microdiscectomy surgery. 42 adults aged 18-65 will be split into two groups: one doing standard exercises and one doing the same exercises with a laser pointer on their lower back to guide their movements. The goal is to see if the laser feedback improves pain, disability, balance, and muscle endurance over 8 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
laser-guided stabilization exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to improve pain, mobility, and recovery after back surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The laser feedback is a training aid, not a new drug or device, so the benefit may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 42 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * To be between 18 and 65 years of age * Patients who underwent lumbar microdiscectomy surgery * Individuals who are literate in Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have previously undergone lumbar disc herniation surgery * The surgical procedure involving fusion has been performed. * Having a body mass index above 30 * Suspected or confirmed tumors in the lumbar spine and spinal canal * Severe heart failure and cerebrovascular accident * The presence of cauda equina syndrome and concomitant diseases of the lumbar spine * The presence of heart conditions, orthopedic contraindications, or systemic diseases that could prevent participation in the exercise program * Refusing to participate in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Lumbar microdiscectomy Postoperative rehabilitation Randomized controlled trial

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Antalya Provincal Health Directorate Antalya Training and Research Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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