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Study identifier: NCT06169488 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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The Lumbar Interbody Fusion vs. Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation (LIFEHAB) Trial

Condition: Chronic Low-back Pain  ·  Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital

PhaseNA
Planned participants202
Who can joinAll sexes, 20 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare lumbar interbody fusion surgery with multidisciplinary rehabilitation in participants aged 20-65 years with persisting (≥ one year) low back pain. The main question it aims to answer is: • Is lumbar fusion surgery superior to multidisciplinary rehabilitation in alleviating persisting low back pain? Participants will be randomized to either lumbar interbody fusion surgery or a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program. If randomized to lumbar fusion interbody surgery, the participants will: * undergo radiologic examinations, including X-ray, MRI, and MRI spectroscopy * provide blood samples at four intervals including postoperatively * complete PROMs at five intervals * have their activity monitored through the ActivePAL accelerometer * undergo lumbar fusion surgery If randomized to multidisciplinary rehabilitation, the participants will: * undergo radiologic examinations, including X-ray, MRI, and MRI spectroscopy * provide blood samples at three intervals * complete PROMs at five intervals * have their activity monitored through the ActivePAL accelerometer * undergo multidisciplinary rehabilitation

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Talk to the study team

Sverre Mjønes, MD  ·  +4767960000  ·  svemjo@ahus.no

Kjersti Storheim, PhD  ·  +4722117740  ·  kjersti.storheim@ous-research.no

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Locations (5)

Vestre Viken HospitalDrammen, NorwayNot Yet Recruiting
Haukeland University HospitalHagavik, NorwayRecruiting
Akershus University HospitalLørenskog, NorwayRecruiting
Oslo University HospitalOslo, NorwayRecruiting
St. Olavs HospitalTrondheim, NorwayRecruiting

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