Evaluating walking patterns and recovery after surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis
Assessment of Gait Parameters and Their Impact on Postoperative Recovery in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Trois-Rivieres, Quebec) |
| Trial ID | NCT04250753 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis who experience neurogenic claudication and are scheduled for surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with symptomatic hip or knee osteoarthritis may not benefit from this study due to confounding factors affecting their gait.
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 performed: While similar studies have explored gait parameters in various contexts, this specific approach focusing on lumbar spinal stenosis and postoperative recovery is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières — Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Martin Descarreaux, PhD
- Email: martin.descarreaux@uqtr.ca
- Phone: 819 376-5011
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.