Outpatient endoscopic spine surgery for elderly patients
Evaluation of Ambulatory Endoscopic Spinal Surgery in the Geriatric Population
This study is testing if outpatient endoscopic spine surgery can safely help people over 75 with back problems feel better while spending less time in the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 75 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Bordeaux Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Bordeaux and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06523426 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research evaluates the clinical outcomes of endoscopic lumbar decompression surgery performed in an outpatient setting for patients over 75 years old. The study is a prospective, multicentric, non-interventional investigation focusing on the feasibility and effectiveness of biportal and uniportal endoscopic techniques. It aims to reduce operative morbidity and hospital stay duration for elderly patients suffering from spinal pathologies. By assessing the success rate of these outpatient procedures, the study seeks to provide insights into safer surgical options for this demographic.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients over 75 years old with spinal pathologies requiring lumbar decompression.
Not a fit: Patients with infectious, traumatic, or tumoral spinal pathologies, or those unable to provide consent, will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce recovery times and complications for elderly patients undergoing spinal surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising outcomes with less invasive endoscopic techniques, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient aged over 75 years. * Patient consulting for a medical condition involving a spinal pathology at the center, for which endoscopic lumbar decompression on one level is indicated. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under guardianship or trusteeship. * Individuals deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision. * Individuals undergoing psychiatric treatment under constraint requiring consent from a legal representative. * Individuals admitted to a health or social institution for purposes other than research. * Individuals unable to give consent. * Individuals under legal protection. * Patients not affiliated with a social security system. * Patients suffering from infectious, traumatic, or tumoral spinal pathology.
Where this trial is running
Bordeaux and 3 other locations
- CHU DE Bordeaux — Bordeaux, France (Recruiting)
- Cliniques Terrefort Bordeaux-Bruges — Bruges, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Clinique Saint Jean - Sud de France — Saint-Jean-de-Védas, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Clinique Saint Jean - Sud de France — Saint-Jean-de-Védas, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Benjamin BOUYER, PROF — University Hospital, Bordeaux
- Study coordinator: Benjamin BOUYER, PROF
- Email: b.bouyer@chu-bordeaux.fr
- Phone: +335 56 79 87 18
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.