Could muscle size on MRI forecast how well you recover from back surgery?
NCT ID NCT07768241
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This observational study looks at whether the size of two lower-back muscles, the psoas and multifidus, measured on MRI scans taken before surgery, is related to how well patients recover after surgery for a herniated disc. The study will include 100 adults aged 18 to 75 scheduled for elective disc surgery. Participants will receive standard care and complete a recovery questionnaire before surgery and at several points afterward. The goal is to see if these muscle measurements are linked to better or worse recovery, which could help personalize care in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If a link is found, doctors might use routine MRI scans to predict recovery and tailor post-surgery care, potentially improving outcomes for patients undergoing disc surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may be influenced by other factors, and the results might not apply to all patients or surgical approaches.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)
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