Clinical Trials

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients between the ages of 45 and 85 with at least moderate degenerative central spinal canal stenosis on MRI or CT and a positive screen for non-radicular lumbar spinal stenosis on a self-administered, self-reported history questionnaire (SSHQ) [40, 41] who will be undergoing ESI in the division of Pain Medicine, own an iPhone, are willing to wear a device for a minimum of 56 hrs/week for each of three 15 day periods of data collection, and do not have another diagnosis that better explains their symptoms including vascular claudication.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients will be excluded if they have had prior lumbar spine surgery, have had an epidural steroid injection within the last 3 months, do not have an iPhone compatible with the Apple Watch, are currently incarcerated, are non-English speaking, are unable to understand or operate the device or have any comorbid condition that significantly limits walking such as severe cardiopulmonary disease, prior stroke or pregnancy. Furthermore, patients who have a current diagnosis of cancer that is believed to be contributing to their spine pain will be excluded.

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

Eligibility last updated 04/20/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.