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NCT00022776 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Treatment for Spinal Stenosis
A Phase 3 study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 178
- Enrollment target
NCT00022776: Completed Phase 3 study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
NCT00022776 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 178 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (77% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00022776, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 178 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing of spaces in the backbone that results in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots) is a condition that occurs frequently, particularly in the elderly. This condition can lead to significant pain and limit a person's ability to function. Moreover, doctors disagree about the best way to treat people with lumbar spinal stenosis. In this study we will compare surgical treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis with nonsurgical treatment using physical therapy. The results of this study should help clarify which treatment strategies are the most effective for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Physical therapy
- PROCEDURE Surgical decompression
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 178 participants |
| Start Date | 2000-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2007-12 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
What the finished NCT00022776 record still lists
NCT00022776 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 178 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (77% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Physical therapy is the first listed.
NCT00022776 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00022776 about?
NCT00022776 is a clinical study titled "Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Treatment for Spinal Stenosis". Lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing of spaces in the backbone that results in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots) is a condition that occurs frequently, particularly in the elderly. This condition can lead to significant pain and limit a person's ability to function. Moreover, doctors di...
What is the current status of trial NCT00022776?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 178 participants. The study started on 2000-09. Estimated completion is 2007-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00022776?
The interventions under investigation include: Physical therapy (PROCEDURE), Surgical decompression (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00022776?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00022776's enrollment target sits among peer trials
178 1437th of 2000 higher than 563 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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