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Observational Study on Directional Preference in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Receiving Physical Therapy
Led by NYU Langone Health · Updated on 2026-05-04
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are observing patients with low back pain and leg pain who seek outpatient physical therapy care at NYU Langone's Rusk Rehabilitation. The study focuses on patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis confirmed by MRI or CT scan, who experience radicular leg symptoms and neurological deficits for at least 12 weeks. The aim is to learn about the presence of directional preference in this population. Patients receive physical therapy at an outpatient clinic where licensed therapists trained in the McKenzie Method assess directional preference and perform functional tests. Data is collected at the start of therapy, at discharge, and again six months later. This observational study follows patients during their usual physical therapy care without altering treatment. Participants will undergo evaluations including patient outcome measures, functional tests, and possibly a two-stage treadmill test as part of routine care. Researchers will track changes in pain scores and physical function over time. The main outcome is to determine how common directional preference is among lumbar stenosis patients, with data collected up to one year after enrollment.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
The Prevalence of Directional Preference in the Lumbar Stenosis Population
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Neurogenic claudication or radicular leg symptoms with neurological deficits lasting at least 12 weeks
- Imaging (MRI or CT) showing central or lateral lumbar spinal stenosis at one or more levels
- Age over 48 years
- Willing and able to provide consent
- Scheduled to receive physical therapy including outcome measures, functional tests, and possibly a two-stage treadmill test
You will not qualify if you...
- Radiographic evidence of spinal instability, degenerative spondylolisthesis, fracture, or scoliosis over 15 degrees
- Health conditions preventing surgical management
- Prior lumbar spine surgery
- Progressive neurological deficits
- Inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis
- Possible non-musculoskeletal spinal conditions such as active cancer or infection
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 12 months
Participants who undergo routine physical therapy care are observed. Measurements, including patient outcome measures and functional tests, are collected at the initial onset, at discharge, and at a 6 months follow-up.
3 visits: initial onset, discharge, and 6 months post-discharge (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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NYU Langone Health
Lake Success, New York, United States, 11042
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Research Team
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Bob Chang
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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