Evaluating Bone Stimulator Therapy for Treating Spondylolysis and Speeding Return to Sports in Athletes Aged 16 to 40

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the use of bone stimulator therapy as an additional treatment for spondylolysis in athletes. This study aims to understand how bone stimulation may affect pain relief, functional improvement, bone healing, and the time it takes for athletes to return to sport. The study is sponsored by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute and focuses on a common but challenging condition affecting athletic populations. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives standard care, which includes wearing a back brace and following a physical therapy regimen. The other group receives this standard care plus a bone stimulator device to wear for at least 30 minutes daily while at rest, for 12 weeks. The device tracks usage to monitor compliance. There is no maximum daily usage time for the bone stimulator. Throughout the study, participants will be evaluated at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months. Researchers will measure the time it takes for participants to return to sport and assess bone healing. They will also monitor pain levels and how the condition affects daily life. The study duration and follow-up visits ensure thorough tracking of treatment effects and participant progress.

Bone Stimulator for Spondylolysis