Rigid Corset Immobilisation of Patients Suffering From Spondylodiscitis: Practice Assessment

Recruiting

• Conditions: Management of Spondylodiscitis

• Registration Number: NCT06489977
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Brief Summary

Our study is a survey of the current management of patients suffering from spondylodiscitis.

Detailed Description

Our main objective was to describe the use of rigid corsets to immobilise patients with spondylodiscitis in hospital, by asking doctors about their practices.

The secondary objectives are :

* To describe the use of rigid corsets to immobilise patients suffering from spondylodiscitis in hospital by asking paramedical staff about the way in which medical prescriptions were implemented and patients about their compliance.

* To measure the rate of satisfaction and understanding of patients treated with a corset.

* To detail the different ways in which doctors and paramedical staff manage patients hospitalised for spondylodiscitis, depending on their age, training, speciality and the department in which they work.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-06
• Study First Submitted: 2024-06-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-06-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-06-28
• Study Start: 2024-07-01
• Study First Posted: 2024-07-08
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-08
• Primary Completion: 2024-09-30
• Study Completion: 2024-11-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

For patients:

• Patients aged over 18,
• Patients hospitalised at Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital with infectious spondylodiscitis,
• Patient willing to be interviewed.

For care workers:

• Doctors, nurses or care assistants involved in the care of patients hospitalised with spondylodiscitis.

Exclusion Criteria

For patients :

• Minor patients,
• Patients wearing a corset for a non-infectious spinal pathology,
• Patient refusing to take part in the study.

For care workers:

• Doctor, nurse or nursing auxiliary refusing to take part in the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physician survey to identify medical practices in the management of patients suffering from spondylodiscitis in hospital.	3 months	Questionnaire to evaluate medical practices

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Practical application of rigid corset prescriptions by paramedical teams.	3 months	Questionnaire to evaluate paramedical practices
Patient compliance, feedback, understanding and satisfaction with wearing the corset	3 months	Questionnaire to assess patient compliance and feelings

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Chu Clermont Ferrand; 🇫🇷 Clermont-Ferrand, France