Bone Stimulator for Spondylolysis (NCT06666608) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Bone Stimulator for Spondylolysis
United States48 participantsStarted 2025-12-03
Plain-language summary
This prospective study aims to investigate the effectiveness of bone stimulator therapy as adjunct treatment of spondylolysis in athletic populations. By evaluating its impact on pain reduction, functional improvement, osseous bony union and return-to-sport time, the investigators seek to provide valuable insights into the role of bone stimulation therapy as a potential treatment modality for this challenging condition.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients between the ages of 16 to 40 years of age diagnosed with symptomatic spondylolysis by one of the investigators
* Patients who plan to attend prescribed physical therapy
* Patients who participate in a regular sport whether that be professional, collegiate or recreational
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any condition which in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with the subject's ability to comply with study instructions
* Patients with contraindications to bone stimulator therapy
* Patients with pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator
* Patients with previous spine surgery
* Patients with metabolic bone conditions
* Patients who use nicotine products
* Vulnerable populations
* Non-English speaking services
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Time to Return to Sport After Diagnosis of Spondylolysis and Bone Healing
Timeframe: Baseline visit, 6 weeks after baseline, 12 weeks after baseline, 6 months after baseline