Clinical trial No longer in our active list Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluating walking patterns and recovery after surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis

Official title: Assessment of Gait Parameters and Their Impact on Postoperative Recovery in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Run by Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières · NCT04250753 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study looks at how walking changes for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis after surgery to see which walking patterns can help predict their recovery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment20 (estimated)
SponsorUniversité du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Trois-Rivieres, Quebec)
Trial IDNCT04250753 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis who experience neurogenic claudication and are scheduled for surgery.

Probably not a fit

Patients with symptomatic hip or knee osteoarthritis may not benefit from this study due to confounding factors affecting their gait.

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 aims to assess how walking parameters change during the surgical process for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. It focuses on identifying which walking metrics are the most effective indicators of functional disabilities and recovery outcomes post-surgery. Patients undergoing procedures such as laminectomy, laminotomy, or fusion will be monitored to gather data on their gait and recovery. The findings could help improve postoperative care and rehabilitation strategies for these patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance postoperative recovery strategies for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis by identifying key walking parameters that predict recovery outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While similar studies have explored gait parameters in various contexts, this specific approach focusing on lumbar spinal stenosis and postoperative recovery is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
* Presenting neurogenic claudication
* Waiting for a surgery (laminectomy, laminotomy, fusion)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Symptomatic hip or knee osteoarthritis

Where it's running

  • Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.