Establishing a Descriptive Cohort of Patients Cared for Operation on the Spine (NCT02886260) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Establishing a Descriptive Cohort of Patients Cared for Operation on the Spine
France193 participantsStarted 2012-08-21
Plain-language summary
This study aims to:
1. describe the monitoring of patients treated for spinal disorders.
2. create a comprehensive database of reliable and readily exploitable quickly to produce a library of cross publications between orthopedic surgery and neurosurgical services. This database will include clinical, functional , radiographic , educational, social and professional data.
3. obtain a cohort of patients in the comprehensive range of spinal pathologies.
4. standardize data collection in this cohort with similar national projects.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* The patient must be given free and informed consent and signed the consent
* The patient must be affiliated or beneficiary of a health insurance plan
* The patient is available for a 24-month follow-up
* The patient is at least 18 years old
* The patient has a symptomatic spinal pathology requiring surgical or orthopedic treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
* The patient is under judicial protection, guardianship or curatorship
* The patient refuses to sign the consent
* It is not possible to give informed information to the patient
* The patient does not fluently read French.
* the patient is not available for a 24-month follow-ip
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.
1Since this trial has already been completed and was observational rather than experimental, would the data collected about quality of life after spinal surgery be relevant to my specific diagnosis and help us understand what outcomes I might realistically expect?
2This study used the Oswestry Disability Index to measure quality of life — is that a scoring tool my care team uses, and could we use my current score to talk through how patients with similar scores fared after spinal surgery?
3Because this was a descriptive cohort study rather than a treatment trial, it didn't test a new therapy — so how does the real-world quality-of-life information gathered here compare to what's known from intervention-based trials for my condition?
4Given that this study focused on spinal diseases and injuries broadly, does the data it collected apply to my particular spinal condition, or are there more targeted studies whose findings would be more useful for guiding my treatment decisions?
5Since recruitment is now closed, are there any published results from this cohort that you've reviewed, and do those findings change your recommendation about whether surgery or another treatment approach makes the most sense for me right now?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Quality of life measured by the Oswestry Disability Index score