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NCT03368638 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Physical Therapy Treatments, Including Neural Mobilization and Hip/Back Stretches for People Between 50-89 With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Leg Pain Provoked by Walking
A NA study, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8
- Enrollment target
NCT03368638: Completed NA study, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
NCT03368638 is a NA study that has completed, run by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03368638, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Aging of the back is common in the older people and can result in difficulties standing and walking. Conservative treatment is recommended before considering surgery. Some recommended exercises involve the use of expensive equipment. The present study plans to evaluate if specifically moving the nerves in the legs/back and improving flexibility of the hip and back can benefit patients. These exercises require no equipment, are simple to perform, and can provide patients a way to continue to perform these exercises at home. The purposes of this study are to (1) observe the benefit of a treatment program involving moving the nerves of the leg/back, stretching the legs and low back in patients with low back pain and difficulties walking; and (2) determine if benefits received remain at a 3-month follow-up.
Primary Outcome
The Swiss Spinal Stenosis Questionnaire is a condition specific measure used for subjects with lumbar spinal stenosis. The measure consists of three separate subscales: Symptom, Functional, Satisfaction. Each scale has five to seven items, with each item scored on a Likert response scale with four to five options. The subscale score is calculated as the unweighted mean of all answered items, with a range of scores for each subscale as follows: one to five for symptom severity, one to four for ph
Interventions
- OTHER Physical therapy intervention
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 8 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-01-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-04-22 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03368638 record still lists
NCT03368638 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 8 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Physical therapy intervention is the first listed.
NCT03368638 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03368638 about?
NCT03368638 is a clinical study titled "Physical Therapy Treatments, Including Neural Mobilization and Hip/Back Stretches for People Between 50-89 With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Leg Pain Provoked by Walking". Aging of the back is common in the older people and can result in difficulties standing and walking. Conservative treatment is recommended before considering surgery. Some recommended exercises involve the use of expensive equipment. The present study plans to evaluate if specifically moving the ner...
What is the current status of trial NCT03368638?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 8 participants. The study started on 2018-01-01. Estimated completion is 2019-04-22.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03368638?
The interventions under investigation include: Physical therapy intervention (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03368638?
This trial is sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, which has 76 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03368638's enrollment target sits among peer trials
8 1976th of 2000 higher than 19 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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