Wound Closure Techniques in Primary Spine Surgery (NCT04396613) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Wound Closure Techniques in Primary Spine Surgery
United States50 participantsStarted 2019-04-01
Plain-language summary
The Researchers are trying to determine if there is a difference in blood flow around a wound site when comparing three different types of wound closure techniques.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥ 18 years old
* Primary diagnosis of spinal stenosis
* Surgical indication for 1 or 2 level posterior spinal decompression or fusion
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or Breastfeeding
* Previous posterior spinal surgery
* Systemic corticosteroid use
* Long-term anticoagulation treatment
* Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
* Diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease
* Current smoker
* Active infection of any kind or chronic infection with HIV, Hepatitis C, or Syphilis
* Iodine Allergy
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.
1This trial studied wound closure techniques in spine surgery — does the specific way my surgical wound would be closed affect blood flow to the tissue around my incision, and is that something my surgical team is already paying close attention to?
2The trial measured something called 'lowest perfusion' near the wound site — can you explain what poor perfusion after spine surgery means for healing, and whether this is a risk factor I should be concerned about in my own case?
3Since this trial has already been completed, have any findings from it changed how your team approaches wound closure in primary spine surgeries like the one I might need?
4Are there different wound closure methods being used at this hospital, and based on what's known from research like this trial, is there one approach that tends to reduce complications for patients with my type of spinal injury?
5If wound closure technique can influence outcomes after spine surgery, is this something we should be specifically discussing when planning my procedure, or is it typically left entirely to the surgeon's discretion on the day?
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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.