CompletedNot Applicable

The Early Impact of Postoperative Bracing on Pain and Quality of Life Following Posterior Instrumented Fusion for Lumbar Degenerative Conditions

43 participantsStarted 2009-03

Plain-language summary

Braces are commonly prescribed after posterior spinal instrumented fusion (PSIF) in patients with lumbar degenerative conditions with the aim of improving pain relief and quality of life. However, there is a lack of evidence on the indication for postoperative bracing, as surgeons choose to use braces mainly based on their experience and training. The aim of this study is to investigate whether wearing a brace after PSIF can improve pain relief and quality of life (QOL) 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 66 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with degenerative lumbar spine disease (degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease); * Patients scheduled for an elective posterior spinal fusion. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with obesity (BMI \> 35kg/m2).

What they're measuring

Change in Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score following the surgery.

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks postoperatively, 3 months postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02773134

SponsorCentre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de Montreal

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-05

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