Rehabilitation Interventions for Postoperative Degenerative Lumbar Disease
Taiwan90 participantsStarted 2024-12-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of different rehabilitation interventions on patients who have undergone surgery for degenerative lumbar disease. The study focuses on assessing improvements in neuropathic pain, functional recovery, and overall quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to different rehabilitation programs to determine which approach provides the best outcomes for postoperative recovery.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients diagnosed by a neurosurgeon with lumbar spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or spondylosis involving L2-S1 segments, and scheduled for lumbar spine surgery.
* First-time recipients of lumbar spine surgery.
* Adults who are conscious and able to communicate effectively in Mandarin/Taiwanese (verbally or through writing).
* No history of psychiatric disorders.
* Willing to participate and sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Lower back pain caused by infection, inflammation, or malignancy (cancer).
* History of previous lumbar spine surgery.
* Patients with substance or drug addiction.
* Presence of psychiatric disorders.
* Unable to communicate effectively.
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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Change From Baseline in Taiwan Version of Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI-T) Score