Assessing walking patterns in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
Official title: Comparison of Walking With Wearable Gait Analysis System in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery
Run by Pamukkale University · NCT06750055 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how walking patterns change in people aged 20-65 who have had surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis to better understand their mobility after recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Pamukkale University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Denizli) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 13, 2023 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 1, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06750055 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals aged 20-65 who have recently undergone surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis and are in stable condition.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cognitive impairments or other significant orthopedic or neurological conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal that can lead to back pain and neurological issues. Participants aged 20-65 who have undergone surgery for this condition will be assessed for their gait patterns between 6 weeks and 3 months post-discharge. The study aims to gather data on how lumbar spinal stenosis affects walking and mobility, which could inform future treatment approaches. The research will exclude individuals with other orthopedic or neurological issues to ensure a focused analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of gait abnormalities in lumbar spinal stenosis, leading to improved rehabilitation strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on gait in various conditions, this specific focus on lumbar spinal stenosis is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 20-65 and discharged from hospital, * At least 6 weeks and at most 3 months after surgery, * No other orthopedic and neurological problems, * Able to communicate, * Individuals who agree to participate in the study will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment, * Other neurologic, psychiatric and/or orthopedic problems other than lumbar spinal stenosis, * Medically unstable, * Individuals with open wounds, circulatory problems, skin lesions in the area to be treated will be excluded from the study.
Where it's running
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Pamukkale University
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fatma ÖZ
- Email: fatmaoz8499@gmail.com
- Phone: 5358510875
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.