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Nurse-Led Early Standing Exercise After Lumbar Fusion in Older Adults
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Summary
This single-center, randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effects of a nurse-led early standing active exercise program on postoperative functional recovery in older adults undergoing short-segment lumbar fusion. A total of 108 participants aged 65 years or older were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to an intervention group or a control group. Both groups received routine postoperative rehabilitation. The intervention group additionally received a nurse-led standing exercise program initiated 16-24 hours after surgery, following a clinical safety assessment, and continued daily until hospital discharge. The primary outcome was the six-minute walk distance, assessed before surgery and one day before discharge. Secondary outcomes included functional disability, pain intensity, and exercise adherence.
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Nurse-Led Early Standing Active Exercise Program in Older Adults Undergoing Short-Segment Lumbar Fusion
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
108
Start Date
2024-01-10
Completion Date
2024-12-10
Last Updated
2026-10-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Nurse-Led Early Standing Active Exercise Program
A nurse-led early standing active exercise program provided in addition to routine postoperative rehabilitation. The program was initiated after surgery following a clinical safety assessment and was supervised by nurses during the postoperative hospital stay. Exercise was performed according to the study protocol and adjusted according to the participant's clinical condition and tolerance.
Routine Postoperative Rehabilitation
Routine postoperative rehabilitation provided according to the standard clinical care pathway during the postoperative hospital stay.
Locations (1)
Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China