Can a simple walking test prove back surgery works?
NCT ID NCT03194607
First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study looked at 40 adults with lumbar spinal stenosis (a common cause of back pain) to see if surgery improves how they walk. Researchers measured walking speed before and after surgery using a 6-minute walk test. The goal was to find a simple, objective way to measure the benefits of surgery, rather than relying only on how patients feel.
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Chu Dijon Bourgogne
Dijon, 21000, France
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