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Activity Post Spinal Surgery Engagement Trial

RecruitingNAAges 40 Years - 85 YearsAllBrigham and Women's Hospital
NCT07825480 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Back pain can be disabling, limiting the ability to walk and to engage in physical activity. For patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, decompressive surgery often provides substantial pain relief and improved mobility. However, research has shown that even after successful surgery, most patients do not increase physical activity or walking. This is important because regular physical activity can help older adults prevent and manage chronic disease, delay functional decline, and maintain independence. The goal of our study, called the Activity post Spinal Surgery Engagement Trial (ASSET), is to test whether a behavioral program can help patients become more physically active after spine surgery. The investigators have evaluated strategies to help people improve their physical activity after knee replacement surgery and would now like to understand whether these interventions

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 40-85 years * Scheduled to undergo a decompressive lumbar laminectomy with or without concomitant lumbar fusion * LSS is principal diagnosis for lumbar decompression surgery * Passes the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) * Agrees to all study technology requirements * Able to wear the ActiGraph for ≥ 4/7 days for ≥ 10 hours per day during pre-screening * Average baseline steps/day \< 6,000 during pre-screening assessment period Exclusion Criteria: * Lives in a nursing home * Non-English speaking * Uses a wheelchair for all ambulation * Has a physical condition resulting in inability to walk or makes walking -unstable * Diagnosis of dementia, epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, or peripheral neuropathy with documented gait or balance disturbance of falls related to the condition * Has psychological issues that preclude participation * Surgeon-documented other reason for study exclusion * Primary indication for surgery is not lumbar spinal stenosis (this could include primary or metastatic tumor, spine infection, or sagittal deformity issues) * Has an inpatient or musculoskeletal surgery scheduled within the 6 months following lumbar decompression surgery * Has a history of past spine surgery within one year of date of pre-screen * Has a history of more than one spine surgery in the zone of proposed surgery
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What it tests

  • Wrist based activity tracker wear
  • Basic Study Activities
  • Telephonic Active Coaching (Motivational Interviewing) + Financial Incentives
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Where

1 site
Mass General Brigham
Boston, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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