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The NOTICE Study: Neurosurgery and OrThopedIcs Communication Evaluation Study Following Lumbar Fusions

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllDuke University
NCT04140344 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this single-blind, randomized, controlled study is to assess the efficacy of "informative text messages" vs "traditional handouts" provided to lumbar spine surgery patients post-operatively.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Primary lumbar fusion 1-4 levels 2. 18 years or older 3. Degenerative spine diagnosis 4. Answers YES to all the following screening questions: * Do you own a mobile phone that is capable of sending and receiving text messages? * Do you know how to text and feel comfortable texting? * Are you a regular (at least once a day) text-message user? * Are you agreeable to regular contact? Exclusion Criteria: 1. Prior lumbar fusions 2. Tumors/infection/trauma 3. Prisoners or institutionalized patients 4. Non-English speaking patients 5. Patients who smokes or with uncontrolled diabetes 6. Participants will be removed from study if discharged to a rehabilitation center or discharged beyond 7 days post-operatively (we are expecting \~15% of patients to be discharged to a rehabilitation center or discharged beyond 7 days post-operatively)
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What it tests

  • Text Message Group
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Where

1 site
Duke Neurosurgery and Duke Orthopedics
Durham, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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