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NCT02966639 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Validation of Appropriateness Criteria for the Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
A clinical trial of Spondylolisthesis, sponsored by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 171
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02966639: Completed study of Spondylolisthesis, sponsored by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
NCT02966639 is a study of Spondylolisthesis that has completed, run by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 171 participants, above the 143-participant average among 18 other Spondylolisthesis trials with a reported enrollment target (20% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02966639, a study of Spondylolisthesis, has completed, sponsored by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 171 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The main objective of this study is the external validation of the appropriateness criteria for the surgical treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. We will assess, prospectively, whether patients treated "appropriately" have better outcomes than those treated "inappropriately" according to the RAND Appropriateness Method (RAM) Criteria.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
New Hampshire
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center - Lebanon
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 171 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-06-01 |
What the finished NCT02966639 record still lists
NCT02966639 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 171 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 143-participant average among 18 other Spondylolisthesis trials with a reported enrollment target (20% higher).
The record links to 1 condition, with Spondylolisthesis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT02966639 reports a single indexed study location in New Hampshire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02966639 about?
NCT02966639 is a clinical study titled "Validation of Appropriateness Criteria for the Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis". The main objective of this study is the external validation of the appropriateness criteria for the surgical treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. We will assess, prospectively, whether patients treated "appropriately" have better outcomes than those treated "inappropriately" according...
What is the current status of trial NCT02966639?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 171 participants. The study started on 2016-10. Estimated completion is 2021-06-01.
What conditions does trial NCT02966639 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Spondylolisthesis.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02966639?
This trial is sponsored by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, which has 427 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02966639 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New Hampshire. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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