TerminatedNot Applicable

Investigation of Lumbo-sacral Instability Using Custom Made Table - a Pilot Study

Stopped: principal investigator has left the institution

Switzerland4 participantsStarted 2012-05

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the feasibility and validity of conventional radiographs of the lumbo-sacral spine when the patient is lying on a special table which facilitates maximal lumbo-sacral flexion. The results gained from the radiographs with the patient on the table will be compared with those gained from standard flexion-extension radiographs of the lumbo-sacral spine.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * chronic low back pain (≥ 3 months) * clinical suspicion of lumbo-sacral instability * functional conventional radiographs of lumbar spine * pain intensity \> 4 / 10 on visual analogue scale * age 20-60 years Exclusion Criteria: * radicular pain * pain at more than two locations * lumbar spine surgery * scoliosis * lumbar spondylolysis * lumbar spondylodiscitis * anatomic aberrations of lumbar spine * unconsolidated spine fractures * neurologic deficits * spine tumor * neuromuscular disease * rheumatic disease * severe osteoporosis * radiotherapy within the last 5 years * pregnancy * insufficient German language skills * no informed consent

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

sagittal translation

Timeframe: baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01600417

SponsorSwiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil

Sponsor typeNETWORK

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2013-12

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