Peripheral Neuropathy Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have had radiating leg or back pain for at least 6 weeks and have been recommended for lumbar (lower back) surgery such as a discectomy, decompression, or spinal fusion, based on established medical guidelines
- People who are currently employed, whether actively working or on sick leave for less than one year due to their back condition
- People aged between 18 and 65 years
- People whose surgery is planned to take place between 5 days and 2 months after the decision to operate (or within 4 months if spinal fusion is planned)
- People scheduled for spinal fusion surgery that involves only one or two levels of the spine
- People who are able to read, understand, and sign a consent form independently, without physical or cognitive barriers to doing so
Who may not be able to join:
- People whose back surgery is needed because of cancer, a spinal fracture, or a spinal infection
- People who do not have sufficient knowledge of Dutch or French to receive education at the recruiting centre and complete the study questionnaires
- People who require emergency surgery immediately, leaving no time for pre-surgery preparation
- People who are undergoing a repeat (revision) spinal fusion surgery
- People who do not live in Belgium
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Phone: +32 16 34 02 72
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GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Time to Return To Work (RTW)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 22 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.