Spine surgery study asks: are patients and surgeons on the same page?

NCT ID NCT02257554

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study compares what patients and their surgeons expect from lumbar spine surgery. Researchers want to see if they agree on the likely outcomes. About 437 adults scheduled for non-emergency spine surgery will fill out surveys. No new treatment is tested; the goal is to improve communication and shared decision-making.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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