Fluid drainage after spinal surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how much fluid drains from the surgical site after spinal surgery that involves 2 or more vertebrae. The aim is to help doctors predict and manage fluid drainage more effectively after your operation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You had or will have spinal surgery that connects 2 or more vertebrae (the bones in your back).
- This is not a repeat (revision) surgery on the same area of your spine.
- You did not have a tear in the membrane surrounding the spinal cord (called a 'dural tear') during surgery.
- Your doctor used a standard drain to collect fluid after surgery.
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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