The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS) in patients undergoing lumbar surgery, and to investigate the associated risk factors.
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 Age ≥18 years Elective lumbar stabilization surgery
Exclusion criteria History of cardiac surgery Recent acute MI (\<30 days) Chronic elevated troponin levels
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 study is specifically looking at heart muscle injury that can happen after lumbar spine surgery — is there something about my upcoming procedure or my health history that would make my doctor want to monitor me for this kind of cardiac complication?
2Since this trial is described as 'NA' phase and seems to be observational rather than testing a new treatment, what would actually happen to me if I participate — would it change my care in any way, or would I just have extra monitoring or blood tests?
3The study is currently recruiting lumbar surgery patients — does my doctor think my specific type of lumbar surgery and my overall cardiovascular health would make me a good candidate to discuss enrolling in this study?
4If the monitoring in this trial detected signs of myocardial injury after my surgery, would that change how my care team manages my recovery, or is the data primarily being collected for research purposes?
5Are there standard cardiac screening steps my surgical team already takes before and after lumbar surgery that overlap with what this trial is measuring, or would participating involve additional procedures beyond what I'd normally experience?
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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1. Ischemia-related myocardial damage after noncardiac surgery