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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Trois-Rivieres, Quebec) |
| Trial ID | NCT04250753 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
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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
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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.