Postoperative Management for Degenerative Spinal Conditions

Spinal Degenerative Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title: Comparative Effectiveness of Postoperative Management for Degenerative Spinal Conditions

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The overall objective of this study is to conduct a two-group randomized control trial (RCT) to compare which of two treatments provided by telephone - a cognitive-behavioral based physical therapy (CBPT) program focusing on self-management strategies or an education program about postoperative recovery - are more effective for improving patient-centered outcomes in older adults recovering from lumbar spine surgery for degenerative conditions. Our central hypothesis is that the CBPT intervention focusing on self-management will decrease pain and disability and improve general health, physical activity and physical function in community-dwelling adults undergoing spine surgery, through reductions in fear of movement and increases in pain self-efficacy.

Clinical Trial Description

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Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Spinal Degenerative Disorder

• NCT number: NCT02184143
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 2014
• Completion date: January 2018