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Rehabilitation Interventions for Postoperative Degenerative Lumbar Disease
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of different rehabilitation interventions on patients who have undergone surgery for degenerative lumbar disease. The study focuses on assessing improvements in neuropathic pain, functional recovery, and overall quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to different rehabilitation programs to determine which approach provides the best outcomes for postoperative recovery.
Official title: Effects of Different Rehabilitation Interventions on Neuropathic Pain, Functional Recovery, and Quality of Life in Postoperative Patients With Degenerative Lumbar Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2024-12-01
Completion Date
2025-08-27
Last Updated
2026-04-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Stretching and Core Stability Exercise Program (Group A)
A progressive postoperative rehabilitation program. Day 0: Ankle pumps and pelvic tilts (4 times/day, 5 reps). Day 1: Added heel slides, straight leg raises (SLR), and knee-to-chest stretches (4 times/day, 10 reps); walking to the bathroom (3 times/day). Day 2: Increased reps to 15; walking outside the room (5 mins, 3 times/day). Day 3: Increased reps to 20; increased walking time (10 mins, 3 times/day). Day 4 to Discharge: Continued exercises and increased walking. Post-discharge: Continued for at least 1 month.
Core Stability Exercise Program (Group B)
Similar to Group A but without knee-to-chest stretches. Includes ankle pumps, pelvic tilts, heel slides, and SLR. The frequency and progression (reps and walking duration) are identical to Group A. Continued for at least 1 month post-discharge.
Standard Postoperative Nursing Care
Participants receive routine postoperative nursing care and standard health education provided by the neurosurgery ward.
Locations (1)
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan