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The NOTICE Study: Neurosurgery and OrThopedIcs Communication Evaluation Study Following Lumbar Fusions
Led by Duke University · Updated on 2026-05-08
224
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
212 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this single-blind, randomized, controlled study is to assess the efficacy of "informative text messages" vs "traditional handouts" provided to lumbar spine surgery patients post-operatively.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The NOTICE Study: Neurosurgery and OrThopedIcs Communication Evaluation Study Following Lumbar Fusions
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Primary lumbar fusion of 1 to 4 levels
- 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of degenerative spine condition
- Own a mobile phone that can send and receive text messages
- Know how to text and feel comfortable texting
- Use text messaging regularly, at least once a day
- Agree to regular contact after surgery
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous lumbar fusion surgery
- Presence of tumors, infection, or trauma
- Prisoners or institutionalized patients
- Non-English speaking patients
- Current smokers or patients with uncontrolled diabetes
- Patients discharged to a rehabilitation center or discharged more than 7 days after surgery will be removed from the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Duke Neurosurgery and Duke Orthopedics
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710
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Research Team
C
Claudia E Pamanes, MPH
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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