SpinePal for Spinal Surgery
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests SpinePal, a digital tool designed to assist individuals preparing for spine surgery. The main goal is to determine if users find SpinePal easy and helpful before and after surgery. Participants will use SpinePal for two weeks before surgery and four weeks afterward. It suits those scheduled for lumbar or cervical fusion surgery, who own a smartphone with internet access, and are willing to use a smartwatch. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research that could improve surgical recovery experiences.
What prior data suggests that the SpinePal platform is safe for patients undergoing spine surgery?
Research has shown that SpinePal, a digital tool, assists patients before and after spine surgery. It aims to simplify the surgical process by offering guidance and support. As a digital tool, SpinePal does not involve medications or physical procedures, which often have side effects.
Currently, no evidence indicates any safety issues with using SpinePal. Functioning like a smartphone app, it avoids the risks associated with drugs or surgeries.
The main goal of the current study is to determine if users find SpinePal easy to use and helpful, focusing on its user-friendliness rather than safety concerns. Participants in the study will provide feedback to help improve the tool. Overall, SpinePal appears to be a low-risk option for those preparing for spine surgery.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
SpinePal is unique because it offers a personalized approach to spinal surgery recovery, allowing participants to use it as much or as little as they want, starting two weeks before surgery and continuing for four weeks afterward. Unlike traditional recovery methods that often involve fixed schedules and intensive physical therapy, SpinePal provides flexibility and empowers patients to manage their own recovery process. Researchers are excited about this treatment because it could enhance patient engagement, potentially leading to better outcomes and a more comfortable recovery experience.
What evidence suggests that the SpinePal intervention is effective for spinal surgery?
Research has shown that digital health tools can help surgery patients recover better. In this trial, participants will use SpinePal, a self-guided digital tool designed to assist patients before and after spine surgery. While specific data on SpinePal remains limited, similar tools have demonstrated effectiveness in managing pain and recovery. These tools typically provide reminders, exercises, and educational content to help patients feel more in control. Positive outcomes from digital tools in other medical areas suggest that SpinePal could enhance recovery after spinal surgery.678910
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people scheduled to have spine surgery who are willing to use a digital tool (SpinePal), wear a smartwatch, and complete questionnaires before and after their surgery.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Pre-surgery Engagement
Participants engage with SpinePal for 2-4 weeks before surgery and complete baseline measures
Post-surgery Engagement
Participants continue to use SpinePal for at least 1 month after surgery and complete postoperative surveys
Follow-up
Participants complete a semi-structured exit interview and provide feedback on the intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- SpinePal
Trial Overview
The study is testing SpinePal, a self-guided digital program designed to support patients before and after spine surgery. Participants will use the app for about 6 weeks total, wear a smartwatch, and provide feedback on their experience.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants will have access to SpinePal from 2 weeks before surgery through 4 weeks after surgery. Participants can use SpinePal as much or as little as they want.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Trustees of Dartmouth College
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Collaborator
Citations
Evidence-Based Recommendations for Spine Surgery
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The researchers found the outcome measure at one year after surgery “are highly predictive of 24-month outcomes, independent of the surgical ...
Comparative Study Of Long-term Efficacy Of Spinal Fusion ...
RESULTS: The surgical group had a higher total effective rate (97.87 vs. 86.96%, p<0.05) and a lower recurrence rate after 1 year (4.26 vs. 21.74%, p<0.05) ...
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The database is designed to collect data on safety, quality and cost-effectiveness in neurosurgery.
What are the current success rates of spine surgery?
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