Preoperative Exercise for Spinal Surgery Outcomes

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of California, San Diego

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this research study is to gather more information about how improving back muscle function before surgery might influence what happens to the spine and function after surgery. This may assist in developing ways to improve surgical outcomes and determine the benefit of pre-operative exercise, if any.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals with back pain who are scheduled to undergo spinal surgery. Participants should be interested in performing pre-operative resistance exercises as part of the study.

Inclusion Criteria

I am scheduled for or have had spinal surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

I can commit to the therapy schedule, both in-clinic and online.

I do not have any health conditions or injuries that prevent me from doing physical therapy.

Participant Groups

The study is testing whether doing resistance exercises to strengthen back muscles before spine surgery can improve post-operative outcomes, such as spine function and overall recovery.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Preoperative Resistance exerciseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Resistance based exercise targeting the back muscles above where the intended surgery is planned

Group II: Control/Standard of CareActive Control1 Intervention

Standard of Care preoperatively per surgeon recommendation