Reviewing post-procedure images with patients after spine procedures
What is the Potential Impact of Reviewing Post-procedure Images With Patients Following Interventional Spine Procedures.
This study is testing if showing patients their spine procedure images after treatment helps them feel more satisfied and understand their recovery better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT05884684 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate how reviewing fluoroscopic images with patients after interventional spine procedures affects their satisfaction and overall impression of change. The focus is on patients who have undergone transforaminal epidural steroid injections for lumbosacral radiculopathy symptoms. By assessing patient satisfaction two weeks post-procedure, the study seeks to determine if this practice enhances the patient experience and understanding of their treatment outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients experiencing lumbosacral radiculopathy who have received a transforaminal epidural steroid injection.
Not a fit: Patients who are sedated during the procedure or cannot understand English-language surveys may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve patient satisfaction and engagement in their treatment process.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of reviewing images with patients is less common, similar studies have shown that enhancing patient communication can lead to improved satisfaction.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Lumbosacral radiculopathy symptoms * Received transforaminal epidural steroid injection Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who will be sedated for transforaminal epidural steroid injection * Unable to read or understand English-language survey
Where this trial is running
Ann Arbor, Michigan
- University of Michigan - Burlington Building — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: David Kohns, DO — University of Michigan
- Study coordinator: David Kohns, DO
- Email: dkohns@med.umich.edu
- Phone: 734-936-7175
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.