Impact of lumbar surgery on walking complexity in chronic low back pain patients
Effect of Lumbar Surgery on Complexity During a Walking Task in the Chronic Low Back Pain Patient
This study is testing how lumbar surgery affects the walking ability of people with chronic low back pain to see if it helps them move better after the operation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Nîmes and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05231265 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how lumbar surgery affects the complexity of walking in patients suffering from chronic low back pain due to degenerative disc disease. It aims to evaluate changes in gait complexity before and after surgery, considering that improved pain levels may enhance motor adaptation despite potential stiffness from the procedure. The study will include patients who require prosthesis or arthrodesis surgery and will assess their walking task performance as a measure of recovery. The findings could provide insights into the effectiveness of surgical interventions for improving mobility in this patient population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with chronic low back pain who require surgical intervention such as prosthesis or arthrodesis.
Not a fit: Patients with organic low back pain, neurological deficits, or those who have previously undergone lumbar surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better understanding and improvement of rehabilitation strategies for patients undergoing lumbar surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific impact of lumbar surgery on gait complexity has not been previously studied, related research on surgical outcomes in chronic pain management has shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with chronic low back pain requiring prosthesis or arthrodesis surgery on one or two levels * Subject affiliated or beneficiary of a health insurance plan. * The patient must have given their free and informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with organic low back pain (infection, tumor, inflammatory rheumatism) * Patient with a neurological deficit (cauda equina syndrome or motor testing MRC \< 3 on a muscle group of the lower limbs) * Patient who has already undergone lumbar surgery (except single discectomy) * Patient with serious concomitant pathologies * Patients participating in a therapeutic study prohibiting participation in another study * Patient in an exclusion period from a different study * It is impossible to give the subject informed information * Patient is unable to express consent * The patient is under safeguard of justice or state guardianship * Patient is pregnant, parturient or breastfeeding
Where this trial is running
Nîmes and 1 other locations
- CHU Nîmes — Nîmes, France (Recruiting)
- Polyclinique Grand Sud — Nîmes, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alexis Homs — CHU Nimes
- Study coordinator: Alexis Homs
- Email: alexis.homs@chu-nimes.fr
- Phone: 04.66.68.34.59
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.