CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Duration of Symptoms on the Clinical and Functional Outcomes of Lumbar Microdiscectomy

150 participantsStarted 2016-01-03

Plain-language summary

97 patients in 3 randomized groups were treated by Microdiscectomy for lumbar disc herniation; Group A was operated at 6 weeks of symptoms, Group B at 3 months and group C at 6 months. These patients were followed for 3 years for the clinical and functional outcomes.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 47 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: * Age more than 18 years * Disc herniation of L3-4, L4-5 or L5-S1 * MRI showed disc protrusion or extrusion with nerve root compression corresponding to clinical features. Exclusion Criteria: * Spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis. * Spinal deformity like scoliosis. * Previous spinal surgery or infection. * Cauda equina syndrome. * Lumbar segmental instability on dynamic radiograph: translation more than 3 mm or change in angulation more than 10 degrees * Smoking * Diabetes Mellitus * Disc herniation other than levels L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1 * More than single level disc hernaition. * Body mass index 30 or more than 30 * Contained disc herniation by MRI

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?

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

Oswestry disability index

Timeframe: Oswestry disability index was measured the functional disability at 2 weeks

Roland-Morris Questionnaire

Timeframe: Roland-Morris Questionnaire was measured the functional disability at 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04538027

SponsorHawler Medical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-02-15

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Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 47 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.