Physical Therapy Treatments, Including Neural Mobilization and Hip/Back Stretches for People Betw… (NCT03368638) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Physical Therapy Treatments, Including Neural Mobilization and Hip/Back Stretches for People Between 50-89 With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Leg Pain Provoked by Walking
United States8 participantsStarted 2018-01-01
Plain-language summary
Aging of the back is common in the older people and can result in difficulties standing and walking. Conservative treatment is recommended before considering surgery. Some recommended exercises involve the use of expensive equipment. The present study plans to evaluate if specifically moving the nerves in the legs/back and improving flexibility of the hip and back can benefit patients. These exercises require no equipment, are simple to perform, and can provide patients a way to continue to perform these exercises at home. The purposes of this study are to (1) observe the benefit of a treatment program involving moving the nerves of the leg/back, stretching the legs and low back in patients with low back pain and difficulties walking; and (2) determine if benefits received remain at a 3-month follow-up.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 89 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged between 50-89 years old
* Intermittent unilateral or bilateral leg pain occurring with walking and standing activities that is relieved only with sitting or by assuming flexed positions
* Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) confirmation of lumbar spinal stenosis
* Leg symptoms greater than 4/10 and provoked within 15 minutes of walking
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior lumbar surgery
* Spinal injection in last 6 weeks
* Impaired walking tolerance due to factors other than neurogenic claudication
* Inability to follow the rater's instructions
* Any medical contra-indication for hip mobilizations in extension or flexion
* Current medico-legal issues
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Swiss Spinal Stenosis Questionnaire
Timeframe: Baseline, 3-6 weeks, 3-6 months
2
Change in Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: Baseline, 3-6 weeks, 3-6 months
3
Change in Total Ambulation Time
Timeframe: Baseline, 3-6 weeks
4
Change in Time to First Symptoms
Timeframe: Baseline, 3-6 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03368638
SponsorTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center