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The NOTICE Study: Neurosurgery and OrThopedIcs Communication Evaluation Study Following Lumbar Fusions

United States224 participantsStarted 2023-09-07

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Primary lumbar fusion 1-4 levels
✓. 18 years or older
✓. Degenerative spine diagnosis
✓. Answers YES to all the following screening questions:

Exclusion criteria

✕. Prior lumbar fusions
✕. Tumors/infection/trauma
✕. Prisoners or institutionalized patients
✕. Non-English speaking patients
✕. Patients who smokes or with uncontrolled diabetes
✕. Participants will be removed from study if discharged to a rehabilitation center or discharged beyond 7 days post-operatively (we are expecting \~15% of patients to be discharged to a rehabilitation center or discharged beyond 7 days post-operatively)

What they're measuring

Change in readmission rates within 30 days post-lumbar spine surgery.

Timeframe: Baseline, 30 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04140344

SponsorDuke University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-10

Contact for this trial

Claudia E Pamanes, MPH

(919) 668-0897 claudia.pamanes@duke.edu

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