Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison Between Surgical and Conservative Treatment for Lumbar Stenosis
Lead Sponsor:
Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Conditions:
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the outcomes of surgical treatment and conservative treatment at medium- and long-term period (minimum 2 years) in patients with lumbar stenosis who come to the observation ...
Detailed Description
Non-surgical treatment: Conservative treatment may include different approaches, such as analgesics, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, physical therapy, Global Postural Rehabilitation, magnetic ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Confirmatory imaging study (MRI or CT) showing lumbar spinal stenosis at one or more levels (L2 to sacrum) defined as narrowing of the central spinal canal, lateral recesses, or neural foramens due to encroachment on the neural structures by the surrounding bone and soft tissue.
Exclusion
- Patients are not eligible if they have evidence of instability on lateral flexion- extension radiographs, defined as a change of #10° of angulation of adjacent segments by Cobb measurement or a change of more than 4 mm of anteroposterior or posteroanterior translation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 8 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 16 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05315466
Start Date
August 8 2012
End Date
June 16 2017
Last Update
April 7 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, Italy, 40136