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Back to work after back surgery: surgeons share their advice in new survey

NCT ID NCT07193758

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study surveyed 54 Belgian spinal surgeons about how they advise patients on returning to work after lumbar surgery for leg pain caused by nerve compression. The goal was to understand current practices, barriers, and what helps surgeons give good return-to-work guidance. The findings will help shape better recommendations for patients recovering from surgery.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better, more consistent advice for patients returning to work after lumbar surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small survey of 54 surgeons in Belgium, so results may not apply to other countries or settings. It only captures surgeon opinions, not patient outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

54 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Belgian spinal surgeons (orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons) who perform lumbar surgery.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons who perform lumbar surgery in Belgium. * Members or affiliates of the Spine Society of Belgium (SSBe), as survey distribution will occur through the SSBe member list. * Willing to participate in the survey, as evidenced by voluntary completion of the online questionnaire. Informed consent is implied after reading the participant information sheet. Exclusion Criteria: * Surgeons not performing lumbar surgery. * Surgeons not affiliated with SSBe.

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Conditions

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radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Disc herniation with radiculopathy Fusion of spine, lumbar region Lumbar decompression Lumbar surgery Radicular pain Radicular pain related to lumbosacral disc disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UZ Leuven

    Leuven, 3000, Belgium

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