Quit Smoking Before Spine Surgery
This study tests whether a program to help people quit smoking before spine surgery improves recovery. It's for adults having neck or low back surgery, but not for cancer or trauma cases.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for surgery on your neck or low back.
- The surgery is not for cancer or a serious injury (like a fracture).
- You can speak Dutch.
- You are not pregnant.
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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