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Focused Spinal Stenosis Rehabilitation Program for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Spinal Stenosis Lumbar
Interventions
Procedure: Focused spinal stenosis rehabilitation
Procedure: Williams flexion protocol
Registration Number
NCT02982291
Lead Sponsor
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Brief Summary

Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication is a common condition in the elderly population and is characterized by bilateral buttock, thigh, or calf discomfort and/or pain, as well as by weakness precipitated by walking and prolonged standing. Self-management options include physical therapy, which includes exercise as a core component for improving the flexibility and mobility of the spine and hips. A Williams flexion protocol has historically been used to treat low-back pain following degenerative changes to the posterior elements of the lumbar spine. However, few studies have been done to validate the efficacy of this protocol. A more focused treatment protocol may be more efficacious. Patients in this study will be randomized to receive either the generic physical therapy protocol (15 sessions) or the focused rehabilitation program (5 sessions). The sessions will take place over the course of 6 months. Outcomes will be assessed using validated questionnaires and physical function tests.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication
  • Symptoms present for at least 3 months
  • Moderate to severe acquired or congenital LSS based on radiological evaluation
  • Lumbar MRI obtained within the past 12 months prior to initial physical therapy visit
  • 40 years of age or older
  • Body mass index less than or equal to 35
  • Can tolerate a 6-min treadmill test
  • Willing to comply with home exercises as prescribed
Exclusion Criteria
  • Acute disc herniation
  • Grade 3 or greater spondylolisthesis
  • Rheumatoid or autoimmune conditions (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis)
  • Active spinal compression fractures
  • Knee surgery in the previous 6 months (e.g., total knee arthroplasty)
  • Previous spinal fusion
  • Absence of pedal pulses
  • Inflammation/infectious process
  • Myelopathy
  • Psychiatric disorder preventing informed consent or participation in assigned physical therapy sessions
  • Patients with pending litigation or workers compensation

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
IndividualizedFocused spinal stenosis rehabilitation-
StandardWilliams flexion protocol-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in functional abilityUp to 1 year after initial physical therapy visit

Change in functional ability will be assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index. The minimum clinically important difference of the ODI has been documented in the literature as a 13-point change.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PainUp to 1 year after initial physical therapy visit

Pain will be measured by the Numerical Pain Rating Scale, on a 0-10 scale, where 0=no pain and 10=worst pain.

Quality of lifeUp to 1 year after initial physical therapy visit

Quality of life will be measured using the PROMIS Physical Function 10a Questionnaire.

Tolerance to exerciseUp to 1 year after initial physical therapy visit

The Timed Treadmill Test, which requires patients to walk on a treadmill at 1.2 miles per hour and a 1% grade and report when they begin experiencing typical exercise-induced symptoms, will be used.

Physical abilityUp to 1 year after initial physical therapy visit

Physical ability will be assessed upon exams that measure balance, hip abductor strength, range of motion, etc.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital for Special Surgery

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New York, New York, United States

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