Evaluating a single-question measure for lumbar discectomy outcomes
Official title: The Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE): Is a Reliable Metric to Measure Clinically Significant Improvements After Lumbar Discectomy
Run by Windsor-Essex Compassionate Care Community · NCT05070078 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a simple one-question survey to see if it can effectively measure how well people feel after having surgery for a herniated disc in their lower back.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Windsor-Essex Compassionate Care Community Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Windsor, Ontario) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 10, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 10, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 10, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 23, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05070078 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who are scheduled to undergo lumbar discectomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of lumbar surgery, those under 18, or individuals with specific complications such as cauda equina syndrome may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), a one-question patient-reported outcome measure designed to assess functional health in patients undergoing lumbar discectomy. The SANE score allows patients to rate their function on a scale from 0 to 100, aiming to reduce survey fatigue and improve data integrity compared to traditional, longer questionnaires. By validating the SANE in this specific surgical context, the study seeks to streamline the assessment process while maintaining the quality of patient-reported outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could simplify outcome assessments for patients undergoing lumbar discectomy, leading to better patient engagement and more reliable data.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar single-question outcome measures in orthopedic contexts, suggesting potential for this approach in lumbar discectomy.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient over 18 years of age undergoing a lumbar discectomy. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous history of lumbar surgery. * Pediatric age group. * Patients with a postoperative follow-up time of less than 1 year. * Unstable patients in need of fixation. * Patients with cauda equina syndrome. * Non-compliant patients.
Where it's running
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Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette
Windsor, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mohamed Soliman — Cairo University
- Study coordinator: Mohamed Soliman, MD
- Email: moh.ar.sol@kasralainy.edu.eg
- Phone: 17329241637
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.