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Lumbar Spine DegenerationNCT03427294

Delphi Study on Rehabilitation Following Lumbar Arthrodesis

An observational study of Lumbar Spine Degeneration and Physical Disability, run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven at 1 site in Belgium.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Delphi study on perioperative rehabilitation after single and double level lumbar arthrodesis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Delphi study
How many people
31 participants
Where
1 siteBelgium
Study dates
3 Jan 2018to 31 Dec 2019
How long will I take part?
1 Year
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: The investigators aim to engage all care providers (Belgium, the Netherlands) who are involved in the care of patients following lumbar arthrodesis.

Who may be able to join

  • The investigators aim to engage all care providers (Belgium, the Netherlands) who are involved in the care of patients following lumbar arthrodesis.

Who cannot join

  • N/A

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Belgium1 site
  • UZ/KU Leuven

    Leuven, Vlaams Brabant, 3000

Other trials in Belgium

About this study

Official title: Delphi Study on Rehabilitation Following Lumbar Arthrodesis in UZ Leuven (Belgium)

Delphi study on perioperative rehabilitation after single and double level lumbar arthrodesis.

Read the detailed description

The investigators aim to engage all care providers in Belgium and the Netherlands who are at some point involved in the rehabilitation path related to single and double level lumbar arthrodesis.

Being tested
Delphi study

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Delphi studyOther

    Delphi study on the optimal rehabilitation pathway following lumbar arthrodesis

Study groups in NCT03427294
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Care providers involved in lumbar arthrodesissurgeons, physiotherapists, behavioral therapists, researchers, occupational therapists
Receives: Other: Delphi study

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Duration of perioperative rehabilitation following lumbar arthrodesis

    duration defined in amount of weeks

    Measured: January - December 2018

  2. Physiotherapeutic content following lumbar arthrodesis

    describing the physiotherapeutic modalities defined as manual therapy, exercise therapy, or cognitive behavioural therapy

    Measured: January - December 2018

  3. Frequency of physiotherapeutic intervention following lumbar arthrodesis

    frequency defined as amount of physiotherapeutic visits per week

    Measured: January - December 2018

  4. Multidisciplinary character of perioperative rehabilitation following lumbar arthrodesis

    amount and type of involved health care providers, as well as the interaction between

    Measured: January - December 2018

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Feb 2018
  2. Study start3 Jan 2018
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2019
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2019

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
31 participants (actual)
Target duration
1 Year
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03427294
Sponsor's protocol ID
KU/UZ Leuven S60109 - 2
Status last verified
Feb 2022
First submitted
26 Jan 2018
Last updated
27 Jan 2023
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Thys T, Bogaert L, Dankaerts W, Depreitere B, Van Wambeke P, Brumangne S, Bultheel M, Vanden Abeele V, Moke L, Spriet A, Schelfaut S, Janssens L, Swinnen TW. Qualitative study exploring the views of patients and healthcare providers on current rehabilitation practices after lumbar fusion surgery. BMJ Open. 2024 May 30;14(5):e077786. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-077786.

    PubMed 38816040

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Lumbar Spine Degeneration and Physical Disability, run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven at 1 site in Belgium.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jan 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Belgium. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Duration of perioperative rehabilitation following lumbar arthrodesis (time frame: January - December 2018). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03427294, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jan 2023.

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