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Smartphone app may cut complications after disc surgery

NCT ID NCT06770387

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a mobile app and telenursing follow-up could improve recovery after lumbar disc surgery. 107 patients were enrolled. The approach aimed to reduce falls, anxiety, and complications after discharge.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mobile application for postoperative care
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better way to support recovery after back surgery, reducing complications and anxiety.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study without a treatment drug. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

107 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who are 18 years of age or older, * Can speak and understand Turkish, * Have no hearing, understanding, vision or speech problems, * Have undergone LDH surgery for the first time, * Have undergone LDH surgery with the open method, * Have not been diagnosed with depression or anxiety disorder before surgery and are not taking medication for this purpose, * Have a smart mobile phone suitable for taking photos or for those close to them, * Have not developed serious complications that would delay their discharge from the hospital, * Volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who wish to withdraw from the study at any stage after voluntarily participating in the study.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Deva Hospital

    Gaziantep, 27027, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Gaziantep University Şahinbey Research and Application Hospital

    Gaziantep, 27027, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Health Practice and Research Hospital

    Kahramanmaraş, 46046, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Medical Point Hospital

    Gaziantep, 27027, Turkey (Türkiye)

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