Status:
UNKNOWN
Evaluation of Minimally Invasive Microdiscectomy Versus Conventional Open Microdiscectomy For Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lead Sponsor:
University of Manitoba
Conditions:
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Overall Objective: To evaluate pain and functional status of patients undergoing surgical correction for lumbar herniated disc, pre- and post-surgery, using subjective (VAS, Oswestry, PSQI, Patient Ex...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Subjects will be between the ages of 18 and 90.
- Male and female subjects will be recruited into the study.
- All patients will clinically demonstrate unilateral lower extremity pain in greater proportion to low back pain symptoms if present. Imaging (CT) will document single level lumbar herniated nucleus pulposis.
- Subjects participating will be required to speak and read English.
Exclusion
- Cauda equina syndrome, progressive neurologic deficit, bilateral lower extremity symptoms, low back pain more than leg pain, the existence of significant co-morbidity (e.g. cardiac condition, disease, etc.) of any form, and any other physical limitations (musculoskeletal injury).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00927056
Start Date
June 1 2009
Last Update
August 16 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Winnipeg Spine Research Lab
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3A 1R9