MRI imaging to predict infection after back surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study uses MRI scans taken before back surgery to see if they can help predict the chance of infection after the operation. It focuses on people with a condition called sarcopenia, which is loss of muscle mass and strength.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a condition called sarcopenia, which means you have significant loss of muscle mass and strength.
- You are scheduled for a type of back surgery called posterior lumbar fusion.
- You had an MRI scan within 2 weeks before your surgery.
- You do not have any metal implants or severe claustrophobia that would prevent an MRI.
- You do not have serious heart, kidney, or liver disease, or an immune system disorder.
- You have not had other spinal surgery in the last 6 months.
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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