Bed rest vs early getting up for spine bone infection
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections clinical trials.
This study compares standard prolonged bed rest with starting to get up earlier in people with an infection of the spine bones and discs. It aims to see which approach is safer and leads to better recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed infection involving the spine bones and disc space (spondylodiscitis) seen on imaging/scans
- Your infection has been confirmed by lab testing of the bacteria (microbiological proof)
- You are not currently enrolled in the COROSIVE study
- Your infection is not related to a spinal implant/prosthetic device
- This infection is not a return (relapse) of a prior spine infection
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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