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Affection of Symptoms Duration on Outcomes of Lumbar Spine Surgery
Led by Kafrelsheikh University · Updated on 2025-07-22
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to understand how the length of time patients experience symptoms affects the results of lumbar spine surgery. It focuses on people with conditions such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and disc herniation who have not improved after 3 to 6 months of conservative treatment. Surgery is considered when neurogenic claudication and positive imaging findings are present, with previous studies showing surgery can improve disability and pain for at least four years compared to conservative care. The study includes patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery for symptoms like lower back pain, radiculopathy, neurogenic claudication, leg weakness, and bowel or bladder issues. There is one study group consisting of these patients who will have surgery. The trial does not involve a comparison group or placebo, as it is observational and focuses on monitoring outcomes after surgery. Participants will be followed for at least six months after surgery. Researchers will assess disability, pain levels, musculoskeletal conditions, and patient satisfaction at this time. Data will be collected to evaluate how symptom duration before surgery relates to these outcomes. The study is sponsored by Kafrelsheikh University and plans to start in July 2025 and end in January 2026.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Affection of Symptoms Duration on Outcomes of Lumbar Spine Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Both sexes
- Patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery
- Presenting symptoms include lumbar back pain, lumbar radiculopathy, neurogenic claudication, lower-extremity weakness, bowel or bladder symptoms, and duration of symptoms
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous spinal surgery
- Vascular claudication
- Comorbid conditions affecting walking ability
- Severe comorbidities impacting surgery outcomes, such as uncontrolled diabetes or cardiovascular disease
- Bony metastases
- Unfit for general anaesthesia
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Surgery day and immediate post-operative period
Participants undergo lumbar spine surgery to address symptoms such as lumbar back pain, radiculopathy, neurogenic claudication, and related conditions.
1 visit on the day of surgery and several post-operative visits
Duration - Up to 6 months postoperatively
Participants are monitored for recovery, disability, pain, musculoskeletal conditions, and satisfaction after surgery.
Multiple follow-up visits over 6 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Kafrelsheikh University
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt, 33516
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Research Team
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Ayman M Basha, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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