Assessing osteopathy's impact on recovery after back surgery

Effects of Osteopathic Management on Disability and Quality of Life After Lumbar Arthrodesis. A PARALLEL, RANDOMIZED AND DOUBLE-BLIND CONTROLLED PILOT STUDY

NA · Clinique Bizet · NCT06802120

This study tests if combining physiotherapy with osteopathy can help people recover better and feel more comfortable after back surgery compared to a placebo.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorClinique Bizet (other)
Locations1 site (Paris)
Trial IDNCT06802120 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a combined physiotherapy and osteopathy treatment compared to a placebo in managing disability and improving quality of life for patients who have undergone lumbar arthrodesis. It focuses on analyzing the effects of targeted and non-targeted osteopathy on postoperative recovery. The goal is to provide insights into the role of osteopathy as a non-pharmacological approach in post-surgical care.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals who have had lumbar arthrodesis within the last four weeks and are experiencing postoperative mechanical pain.

Not a fit: Patients with neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, or other significant somatic or neuropsychiatric conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance recovery strategies for patients after lumbar surgery, potentially reducing disability and improving quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of physiotherapy and osteopathy is less commonly studied, similar approaches in postoperative care have shown promising results in improving patient outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* having experienced a lumbar arthrodesis (of one to three levels) four weeks before inclusion
* being under a stable pharmacological treatment over the last month
* who are suffering from postoperative mechanical pain (VAS ≥ 4)

Exclusion Criteria:

* neuropathic pain according to a DN4 score greater than or equal to 4/10,
* are suffering from fibromyalgia,
* algodystrophy,
* other somatic or neuropsychiatric diseases (other than depression and anxiety),
* have received osteopathic treatment over the last three month prior to inclusion,
* are included in another interventional research protocol during the study period

Where this trial is running

Paris

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Chirurgical Intervention

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.