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NCT Number: NCT04057599

Ileus After Lumbar Spine Surgery

Postoperative ileus (POI) after lumbar spine surgery is not uncommon. However, the incidence, severity and risk factors of ileus after spine surgery remain uncertain because there is not yet a prospective investigation using a subjective grading evaluation tool.

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Key information

Conditions

Lumbar Spine Surgery Postoperative Ileus

Age range

20 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

About this study

This study aims to prospectively investigate the incidence of POI after spine surgery by using the I-FEED scoring system. The severity of POI after spine surgery thus could be stratified and then an investigation of possible risk factors could be identified.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Adult patients who undergoing elective lumbar spine surgery

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Validation of the I-FEED scoring system

    Time frame: 3 days

    Construct validation of the I-FEED scoring system to ileus-related outcome including the need of gastrointestinal medication, the length of hospital stay and in-hospital cost

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of Postoperative Ileus After Lumbar Spine Surgery: a Prospective Observational Study

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Aug 15, 2019
Registry last updated
Jun 16, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.