MRI study to predict infection after back surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial uses a special MRI scan before surgery to see if it can predict infections in people with muscle weakness (sarcopenia) who need back surgery. It may help doctors identify who is at higher risk.
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Who can take part
- Adults over 18 years old
- Diagnosed with sarcopenia (muscle loss related to aging or illness)
- Planning to have back fusion surgery with a Dixon MRI within 2 weeks before
- No metal implants or severe claustrophobia that prevent MRI
- No serious heart, kidney, or liver disease
- Not on immune-suppressing medicines or have immune disorders
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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