How symptom duration affects outcomes after lumbar spine surgery
Affection of Symptoms Duration on Outcomes of Lumbar Spine Surgery
This study will test whether how long an adult has had back or leg symptoms changes how well lumbar spine surgery relieves pain and improves function.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kafrelsheikh University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh) |
| Trial ID | NCT07061067 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is an observational study of adults undergoing lumbar spine surgery at Kafrelsheikh University that will record how long symptoms were present before surgery and track post‑operative outcomes such as pain, disability, and walking function. Patients meeting inclusion criteria are enrolled preoperatively and excluded if they have prior spinal surgery, vascular claudication, metastatic bone disease, severe comorbidities, or are unfit for general anesthesia. Investigators will compare outcomes across groups defined by symptom duration to identify patterns between symptom length and surgical benefit. Results will be used to inform timing decisions for surgery in routine clinical practice.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults 18 years or older who are scheduled for lumbar spine surgery for back pain, radiculopathy, neurogenic claudication, or related symptoms and who meet the listed inclusion/exclusion criteria are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with prior spinal surgery, vascular claudication, major walking‑limiting comorbidities, bony metastases, uncontrolled severe medical conditions, or who are unfit for general anesthesia are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help doctors and patients decide the best timing for surgery to maximize pain relief and functional improvement.
How similar studies have performed: Previous observational studies have suggested that shorter symptom duration before surgery is associated with better pain and function outcomes for some lumbar conditions, so this work builds on existing evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years old. * Both sexes. * Patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery * Presenting symptoms include lumbar back pain, lumbar radiculopathy, neurogenic claudication, lower-extremity weakness, bowel or bladder symptoms, and duration of symptoms. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous spinal surgery. * Vascular claudication. * Comorbid pathology affecting walking ability. * Severe comorbidities that may impact surgery outcomes (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, cardiovascular disease). * Bony metastases. * Unfit for general anaesthesia.
Where this trial is running
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh
- Kafrelsheikh University — Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ayman M Basha, MD
- Email: aymanbasha424@gmail.com
- Phone: 00201063037278
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.