Using big data to predict outcomes in spine surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital prediction tool called the Dialogue Support tool in improving postoperative outcomes and patient satisfaction for individuals undergoing spine surgery. It will assess whether providing patients with predicted outcomes can enhance their reported experiences regarding leg and arm pain, as well as overall satisfaction. The study will also compare the quality of life between patients who undergo surgery and those who do not, despite having similar baseline profiles. The trial is multicenter and prospective, involving multiple clinics.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Refered to a participating clinic regarding surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis or cervical radiculopathy
* 18 years of age or older
* Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRT) examination within the last 12 months confirming the diagnosis, concurrent with symptoms described by the referring physician
* Giving informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Another condition found to be the reason for the symptoms.
* Not giving informed consent
* Need for further investigation that prevents inclusion within one month of the doctor visit.

Where it's running

• Aleris Ortopedi Ängelholm
  Ängelholm, Skåne County, Sweden Recruiting
• Sahlgrenska University Hospital
  Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden Recruiting
• Spine Center Göteborg
  Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden Recruiting
• Ryggkirurgiskt Centrum
  Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting
• Spine Center Stockholm
  Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting
• Sundsvalls sjukhus
  Sundsvall, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Catharina Parai, MD, PhD — Sahlgrenska University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Catharina Parai, MD, PhD
• Email: catharina.parai@vgregion.se
• Phone: 0046313421000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.