Thinking of joining a study?

Register your interest

Become a volunteer?

NCT06666608 | RECRUITING | Spondylolysis

Bone Stimulator for Spondylolysis
Sponsor:

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

Mark broadcasting

Brief Summary:

This prospective study aims to investigate the effectiveness of bone stimulator therapy as adjunct treatment of spondylolysis in athletic populations. By evaluating its impact on pain reduction, functional improvement, osseous bony union and return-to-sport time, the investigators seek to provide valuable insights into the role of bone stimulation therapy as a potential treatment modality for this challenging condition.

Condition or disease

Spondylolysis

Symptomatic Spondylolysis

Athletes

Intervention/treatment

Bone Stimulator

Standard of Care Spondylolysis Treatment

Phase

NA

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 48 participants
Masking : NONE
Primary Purpose : TREATMENT
Official Title : The Efficacy of Bone Stimulator in Treatment and Return-to-Sport for Spondylolysis
Actual Study Start Date : 2025-09
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2027-12
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2029-12

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 16 Years to 40 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
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
Bone Stimulator for Spondylolysis

Location Details

NCT06666608

Please Choose a site

How to Participate

Want to participate in this study, select a site at your convenience, send yourself email to get contact details and prescreening steps.

Locations

RECRUITING

United States, Texas

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030