Spine DiseaseNCT04927273
Availability of Spine Neuronavigation in Africa
An observational study of Spine Disease, run by Association of Future African Neurosurgeons, Yaounde, Cameroon at 1 site in Cameroon.
Trial summary
In this study, the availability of spine neuronavigation in Africa was evaluated. Access to surgical equipment is an important goal of global surgery and global neurosurgery. The study findings show that there are regional differences in access to spine neuronavigation techniques and highlight that the major barriers… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Spine Disease
- What is being tested?
- Survey
- How many people
- 113 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCameroon
- Study dates
- 24 Jan 2021to 30 Mar 2021
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Month
- 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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Neurological and orthopedic surgery residents, fellows and consultants working in Africa.
Who may be able to join
- Neurological and orthopedic surgery residents, fellows and consultants working in Africa.
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Cameroon1 site
Association of Future African Neurosurgeons
Yaoundé, Centre Region, 6356
About this study
Official title: Prevalence of Spine Surgery Navigation Techniques and Availability in Africa: A Cross-sectional Study
In this study, the availability of spine neuronavigation in Africa was evaluated. Access to surgical equipment is an important goal of global surgery and global neurosurgery. The study findings show that there are regional differences in access to spine neuronavigation techniques and highlight that the major barriers to increased prevalence are cost and lack of trained personnel.
- Conditions
- Spine Disease
- Being tested
- Survey
- Keywords
- Access, Africa, computer-assisted surgery, neuronavigation, spine surgery
- Medical subject headings
- Spinal Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SurveyOther
Surveyed neurological and orthopedic surgeons
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Availability of neuronavigation
Number of neuronavigation units as discrete unitless counts available at African neurosurgery centers will be collected using an electronic survey
Measured: 1 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Jun 2021
- Study start24 Jan 2021
- Primary completion23 Feb 2021
- Study completion30 Mar 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Spine DiseaseStudies 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 113 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 1 Month
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Association of Future African Neurosurgeons, Yaounde, Cameroon
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Washington University School of Medicine
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04927273
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AFAN1
- Status last verified
- Jun 2021
- First submitted
- 8 Jun 2021
- Last updated
- 15 Jun 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Deidentified data will be shared with authorized personnel only.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jun 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prevalence of Spine Surgery Navigation Techniques and Availability in Africa: A Cross-sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04927273
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AFAN1
- Conditions
- Spine Disease
- Keywords
- Access, Africa, computer-assisted surgery, neuronavigation, spine surgery
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 113 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Association of Future African Neurosurgeons, Yaounde, CameroonUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Washington University School of Medicine
- Study start
- 24 Jan 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 23 Feb 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Mar 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Jun 2021 (actual)
- 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.
In this study, the availability of spine neuronavigation in Africa was evaluated. Access to surgical equipment is an important goal of global surgery and global neurosurgery. The study findings show that there are regional differences in access to spine neuronavigation techniques and highlight that the major barriers to increased prevalence are cost and lack of trained personnel.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 1 Month
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Neurological and orthopedic surgery residents, fellows and consultants working in Africa.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Neurological and orthopedic surgery residents, fellows and consultants working in Africa.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SurveySurveyed neurological and orthopedic surgeons | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Availability of neuronavigation
Time frame: 1 month
Number of neuronavigation units as discrete unitless counts available at African neurosurgery centers will be collected using an electronic survey
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Jun 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Deidentified data will be shared with authorized personnel only.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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 Spine Disease, run by Association of Future African Neurosurgeons, Yaounde, Cameroon at 1 site in Cameroon.
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 1 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Jun 2021. 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 Cameroon. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Availability of neuronavigation (time frame: 1 month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
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 15 Jun 2021.