Actively Recruiting
Bone Stimulator for Spondylolysis
Led by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · Updated on 2026-03-25
48
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
208 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Bone Stimulator for Spondylolysis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
H
Haley Goble, MHA
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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