Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Return to Work After Lumbar Surgery: a Nationwide Survey of Spinal Surgeons' Practices
Lead Sponsor:
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Conditions:
Radicular Pain
Lumbar Surgery
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
This national cross-sectional survey investigates the current practices and perceptions of Belgian spinal surgeons regarding return to work (RTW) after lumbar surgery for radicular pain. The study aim...
Detailed Description
Return to work (RTW) after lumbar surgery is shaped by a combination of medical, psychosocial, and system-level factors. Although clinical guidelines increasingly recognize RTW as an essential outcome...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons who perform lumbar surgery in Belgium.
- Members or affiliates of the Spine Society of Belgium (SSBe), as survey distribution will occur through the SSBe member list.
- Willing to participate in the survey, as evidenced by voluntary completion of the online questionnaire. Informed consent is implied after reading the participant information sheet.
Exclusion
- Surgeons not performing lumbar surgery.
- Surgeons not affiliated with SSBe.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 2 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07193758
Start Date
October 2 2025
End Date
March 1 2026
Last Update
December 2 2025
Active Locations (1)
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UZ Leuven
Leuven, Belgium, 3000