CompletedNot Applicable

Frailty and Associated Factors in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Turkey (Türkiye)91 participantsStarted 2025-05-02

Plain-language summary

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is generally seen with advanced age, but it manifests itself with an increase in both physical and psychological health problems. Frailty is an important parameter that has become increasingly important in recent years and affects both the physical and psychological health of individuals. It has been examined in various disease groups in the literature and is reported to increase in patients with low back pain. However, the level of frailty and related factors in LSS are unknown. Since physical and psychological health are important in maintaining daily life, it is important to examine frailty in these individuals who present with chronic pain symptoms.

Who can participate

Age range

45 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis by MRI, * Patients between the ages of 45-80, * Patients who can stand independently, * Volunteer to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who did not agree to participate in the study, * Those with a chronic disease that would affect walking, * Those who had undergone surgery in the lumbar region within the last year, * Those with advanced joint disease in the lower extremity, * Those with malignancy in the spine, * Those with vision and/or vestibular system problems, * Those who did not cooperate well were not included in the study.

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

Pain severity

Timeframe: Baseline

Static balance

Timeframe: Baseline

Dynamic balance

Timeframe: Baseline

Disability

Timeframe: Baseline

Fear of Falling

Timeframe: Baseline

Health related quality of life

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06959355

SponsorKarabuk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

45 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.