Evaluation of the Evolution of Patient Care Within the Spinal Pathology Department (NCT07627282) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of the Evolution of Patient Care Within the Spinal Pathology Department
France15,000 participantsStarted 2023-05-25
Plain-language summary
Spinal conditions are a major public health issue. Their management by surgical treatment is constantly improving and surgical procedures or implantable medical devices are experiencing significant progress. These innovations have not yet all been precisely evaluated but have already led to significant changes in care practices. The primary objective of our study is to describe, via an exhaustive collection of data, the quarterly evolution over 5 years of practices in the management of spinal pathologies.
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:
* Patient \> 18 years old
* Minor patient, able to accept the data collection, with the consent of the holder(s)
* Patient consulting for a medical reason involving a spinal pathology in the investigating center (spinal surgery department): Degenerative pathology of the thoracic or lumbar spine; Degenerative pathology of the cervical spine; Deformation of the spine; Urgent traumatic, infectious and tumor pathologies.
Exclusion criteria:
* Patient under guardianship or curators,
* Persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision,
* Persons undergoing psychiatric treatment under duress requiring the consent of the legal representative
* Persons unable to express their consent,
* Persons under legal protection,
* Patient not affiliated to a social protection scheme.
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.