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June 16, 2026


Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Guideline Development – Key/PICO Questions Public Comment Period


NASS is in the process of updating its clinical practice guideline on degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis.

As part of this process, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is commissioning a systematic review on this NASS-nominated topic, which will be used to inform the guideline. PCORI is requesting public input on the draft key/PICO questions.

The public comment period is now open through June 29.  For more information and/or questions, please contact Natalie Neps, Assistant Manager of Evidence Analysis, email nneps@spine.org.
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