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Timing of Catheter Removal for Post-Surgery Walking Recovery (EDUCaRe Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Brandon Carlson, MD, MPH

Research Sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Patients aged 18 years and older

Minimally invasive one- or two-level lumbar fusion procedures

Must not have

Non-minimally invasive surgeries

Patients that cannot give consent

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up from date of the surgery until the date of first documented event, whichever came first, assessed up to 1 month after the surgery

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will compare removing a urinary catheter early versus later after back surgery to see how it affects how quickly patients are able to start walking again.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 18 and older who are undergoing one- or two-level minimally invasive lumbar fusion procedures. It's not specified, but typically people with other health issues that could affect walking or catheter use might be excluded.

What is being tested?

The study compares the effects of removing a urinary catheter early versus later on how soon patients can walk after minimally invasive back surgery. Participants will be divided into two groups to test this.

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include discomfort at the catheter site, urinary tract infections, difficulty urinating, and bladder spasms. The exact side effects will depend on individual patient factors.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 18 years old or older.

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I had a minor surgery to fuse one or two bones in my lower back.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have had major surgery.

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I am unable to give consent for medical procedures.

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I have existing issues with my bladder, kidneys, or urinary tract.

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I have a spinal cord injury.

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I have had one or more of my legs amputated.

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I have weakness in my legs and trouble moving around.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ from date of the surgery until the date of first documented event, whichever came first, assessed up to 1 month after the surgery

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~from date of the surgery until the date of first documented event, whichever came first, assessed up to 1 month after the surgery

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from date of the surgery until the date of first documented event, whichever came first, assessed up to 1 month after the surgery for reporting.