Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Predicting Postoperative Spinal Epidural Hematoma with an AI-Driven Model

Official title: Establishment of Artificial Intelligence Algorithms Based Clinical Prediction Model for Patients With Postoperative Symptomatic Spinal Epidural Hematoma After Spinal Surgery

Run by Peking University Third Hospital · NCT06633848 · Data updated 2026-11-12

A large set of spinal surgery patients is used to train and then test an AI-based model to see if it can predict who will develop a postoperative symptomatic spinal epidural hematoma.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
SponsorPeking University Third Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Haidian)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedOctober 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT06633848 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults undergoing spinal surgery at Peking University Third Hospital between 2025 and 2026.

Probably not a fit

Patients whose data do not exhibit predictors of PSSEH or whose risk is already well understood may gain little or no benefit from the model.

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 builds a prediction model using AI algorithms trained on 2,000 retrospective cases from Peking University Third Hospital. The model will be validated prospectively with another 2,000 spinal surgery patients recruited between 2025 and 2026. Researchers will compare multiple algorithms, use cross-validation to quantify robustness, and apply SHAP or similar methods to identify important features. The aim is to see if the model can accurately forecast PSSEH and uncover novel risk factors. The study does not involve an intervention beyond standard surgical care and data analysis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the model could help clinicians identify high-risk patients and inform monitoring and preventive strategies after spinal surgery.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work has explored AI in predicting post-surgical complications, with mixed but encouraging results for risk prediction models.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* patients who will receive spinal surgery from January 2025 to December 2026 at Peking University Third Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients with a history of lumbar trauma before admission;
* patients who suffer from malignant tumor;
* patients with systemic infection;
* patients who quit the study midway

Where it's running

  • Orthopaedic Department of Peking University Third Hospital
    Beijing, Haidian, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.