Spinal InjuriesNCT00289393
Response Shift in Patient Expectations and Functional Outcome
An observational study of Spinal Injuries, run by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the results of elective lumbar spinal surgery as it relates to shifting patient expectations for outcome. Patients undergoing elective posterior spinal surgery for degenerative conditions of the spine at SWCHSC will be evaluated. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Spinal Injuries
- What is being tested?
- Perceived outcome by both patient and physician
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Start not givento not given
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- All patients with a diagnosis of a degenerative condition of the lumbar spine undergoing posterior lumbar spinal surgery at Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre
- Patients who have had previous lumbar surgery
Who cannot join
- Traumatic or neoplastic surgical conditions of the lumbar spine
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Canada1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M4N3M5
About this study
Official title: Response Shift in Patient Expectations and Functional Outcome Following Posterior Lumbar Spinal Surgery for Degenerative Spinal Disorders
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the results of elective lumbar spinal surgery as it relates to shifting patient expectations for outcome. Patients undergoing elective posterior spinal surgery for degenerative conditions of the spine at SWCHSC will be evaluated.
- Conditions
- Spinal Injuries
- Being tested
- Perceived outcome by both patient and physician
- Medical subject headings
- Spinal Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Perceived outcome by both patient and physicianBehavioural
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Feb 2006 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Spinal InjuriesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Defined population
- Time perspective
- Other
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Dr. Joel Finkelstein, MD, Principal investigator, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00289393
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REB #151-2004
- Status last verified
- Sep 2006
- First submitted
- 8 Feb 2006
- Last updated
- 13 Sep 2006
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Sep 2006. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Response Shift in Patient Expectations and Functional Outcome Following Posterior Lumbar Spinal Surgery for Degenerative Spinal Disorders
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00289393
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REB #151-2004
- Conditions
- Spinal Injuries
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Lead sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreUniversity, hospital or other
- First posted
- 9 Feb 2006 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the results of elective lumbar spinal surgery as it relates to shifting patient expectations for outcome. Patients undergoing elective posterior spinal surgery for degenerative conditions of the spine at SWCHSC will be evaluated.
Study design
- Observational model
- Defined population
- Time perspective
- Other
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- All patients with a diagnosis of a degenerative condition of the lumbar spine undergoing posterior lumbar spinal surgery at Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre
- Patients who have had previous lumbar surgery
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Traumatic or neoplastic surgical conditions of the lumbar spine
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Perceived outcome by both patient and physician | Behavioural | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Sep 2006.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Dr. Joel Finkelstein, MD principal investigator
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Spinal Injuries, run by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Sep 2006. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Nana Adjei (416-480-6100 ext. 4285, nana.adjei@sunnybrook.ca), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Sep 2006.