The Impact of Paraspinal Muscle Atrophy in Spine Surgeries (NCT07002918) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Impact of Paraspinal Muscle Atrophy in Spine Surgeries
Egypt55 participantsStarted 2025-06
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the role of pre-operative paraspinal muscle atrophy in outcomes of lumbar spine fusion surgeries in patients with degenerative lumbar spine diseases. The main question it aims to answer is:
Does paraspinal muscle atrophy worsen lumbar spine fusion surgeries outcomes? Participants undergoing lumbar spine fusion surgeries as part of their treatment for degenerative lumbar spine diseases will answer survey questions about their low back pain and daily activities for 1 year.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with degenerative lumbar spine diseases undergoing lumbar spinal fusion.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Long-level fusion ≥ 3 levels.
* History of previous lumbar surgery.
* Patients diagnosed with spondylolysis.
* Other pathological conditions such as fractures, infections or tumors.
* Uncontrolled comorbidities.
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
1
Oswerty disability index Arabic version (ODI)
Timeframe: Baseline, 2 weeks postoperative, 6 weeks postoperative, 3 months postoperative, 6 months postoperative and 1 year postoperative.