Clinical Trial

Return to Work After Lumbar Surgery: a Nationwide Survey of Spinal Surgeons' Practices

Completed
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Summary
This national cross-sectional survey investigates the current practices and perceptions of Belgian spinal surgeons regarding return to work (RTW) after lumbar surgery for radicular pain. The study aims to (1) assess surgeons' advice on RTW and sick leave, (2) identify barriers and facilitators encountered when providing RTW guidance, and (3) explore how these factors relate to surgeon characteristics such as demographics, hospital setting, and professional experience. The results will inform clinical practice recommendations and support the development of targeted interventions to improve RTW guidance.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2025-09-17; most recent amendment 2026-04-28.
Status change: Enrolling by Invitation → Completed 2026-04-28
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Enrolling by Invitation 2025-11-24
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07193758
Lead Sponsor Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Conditions Radicular Pain, Lumbar Surgery, Radicular Pain Related to Lumbosacral Disc Disease, Fusion of Spine, Lumbar Region, Disc Herniation With Radiculopathy, Lumbar Decompression
Enrollment 54 participants
Start Date 2025-10-02
Primary Completion 2026-04-26 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-04-26 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-29