Pilot Study to Compare Wearing a Lumbar Brace or Not After Single-Level Lumbar Fusion Surgery for Lumbar Spondylosis

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to assess the use of lumbar braces following single-level lumbar fusion surgery for degenerative spondylosis, a non-traumatic spine condition. The study focuses on whether wearing a brace or not leads to better or similar recovery outcomes. There is currently no clear guideline or evidence to support either approach, so this pilot trial collects preliminary data to plan a larger definitive study. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups those who will wear a lumbar brace for three months after surgery and those who will not wear a brace. The trial will compare the healing of the spine using CT scans one year after surgery and will evaluate patients pain and functional status at 3, 6, and 12 months post-operation. During the study, participants will be monitored for enrollment and completion rates over 12 months. Researchers will assess lumbar bone fusion through imaging and track changes in pain and functional ability through patient reports at multiple time points. The total study duration involves follow-up for up to one year after surgery to gather comprehensive recovery data.

To Brace or Not to Brace for Single Level Lumbar Fusion Pilot