Older Patients Undergoing Lumbar Stenosis Surgery Using Fitbits for Capturing Outcomes

Overview

About this study

The objectives of this study are to assess the feasibility of using Fitbits as a healthcare surveillance tool in the elderly population, to compare how Fitbit’s compare with PROMIS questionaries in terms of capturing postoperative outcomes, and to determine the benefits and limitations of Fitbits as a healthcare tool for spine surgeons.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient must have a diagnosis of lumbar stenosis.
  • Patients must be 60 years old or older.
  • Patients must have no other significant musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, psychiatric, respiratory, neurological, urinary conditions or malignant comorbidities.
  • Patients who can walk 100 feet independently.
  • Patients must be willing to wear Fitbit throughout the requested duration of the study.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Patients outside the age bracket.
  • Patients with debilitating pain that is not caused by lumbar stenosis.
  • Patients on narcotic medication.
  • Patients with an extensive social history of alcohol abuse.
  • Patients with an extensive social history of tobacco abuse.
  • Patients who are not indicated for lumbar decompressive laminectomy.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 9/13/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Mohamad Bydon, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Ryan Jarrah

(507) 293-7355

Jarrah.Ryan@mayo.edu

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