Endoscopic Versus Conventional Lumbar Decompression for Lumbar Canal Stenosis (NCT07562035) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Endoscopic Versus Conventional Lumbar Decompression for Lumbar Canal Stenosis
Egypt36 participantsStarted 2023-06-11
Plain-language summary
This is a randomized controlled trial comparing interlaminar uniportal endoscopic bilateral lumbar decompression with conventional open laminectomy in patients with degenerative lumbar canal stenosis. The study aims to evaluate and compare clinical outcomes including pain relief, functional improvement, operative parameters, and recovery profile between both surgical techniques. Patients will be followed postoperatively for one day outcomes, one month, and six months to assess effectiveness and safety of each procedure.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Patients diagnosed with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis based on clinical and radiological findings.
Patients presenting with neurogenic claudication and/or radicular leg pain. Patients indicated for surgical decompression after failure of conservative treatment.
Age 18 years and above. Patients able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with previous lumbar spine surgery at the same level. Patients with spinal instability requiring fusion. Presence of spinal infection, tumor, or traumatic pathology. Severe comorbid conditions contraindicating surgery. Patients with incomplete clinical or follow-up data.
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
Functional Disability (Oswestry Disability Index - ODI)
Timeframe: Preoperative, 1 month, and 6 months postoperative
2
Postoperative Leg Pain (VAS-Leg Score)
Timeframe: Preoperative, 1 day, 1 month, and 6 months postoperative
3
Postoperative Back Pain (VAS-Back Score)
Timeframe: Preoperative, 1 day, 1 month, and 6 months postoperative
4
Claudication Distance
Timeframe: Preoperative, 1 month, and 6 months postoperative