Bone Stimulator for Spondylolysis

Launched by THE METHODIST HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE · Oct 29, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a treatment called bone stimulator therapy for people with a condition known as spondylolysis, which is a type of back problem often seen in athletes. The goal is to see if this therapy can help reduce pain, improve function, help bones heal, and allow athletes to return to their sport more quickly. The study aims to gather important information about how effective this treatment can be for individuals who are active in sports.

To participate in the trial, you need to be between 16 and 40 years old and have been diagnosed with spondylolysis. It's also important that you are planning to attend physical therapy and regularly participate in a sport, whether it’s professional, collegiate, or recreational. However, certain conditions, like having had previous spine surgery or using nicotine products, may prevent you from joining the study. If you decide to participate, you can expect to receive the bone stimulator therapy alongside your regular treatment and will help researchers learn more about its benefits for athletes dealing with this condition.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients between the ages of 16 to 40 years of age diagnosed with symptomatic spondylolysis by one of the investigators
• • Patients who plan to attend prescribed physical therapy
• • Patients who participate in a regular sport whether that be professional, collegiate or recreational
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any condition which in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with the subject's ability to comply with study instructions
• • Patients with contraindications to bone stimulator therapy
• • Patients with pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator
• • Patients with previous spine surgery
• • Patients with metabolic bone conditions
• • Patients who use nicotine products
• • Vulnerable populations
• • Non-English speaking services