Dose Responsiveness as a Measure of Clinical Effectiveness During Neuromonitored Spine Surgery
Launched by ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM · Oct 27, 2021
Trial Information
Current as of June 27, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) measures neural function and integrity during surgical procedures. Through IONM, neurodiagnostic procedures can help determine whether any nerves have become compressed or if the brain or spinal cord has any reduced vascular flow, allowing the surgical team to take immediate and corrective actions to prevent a bad outcome. Essentially, IONM acts as an early warning system for surgeons to gain reliable insight into a patient's condition during surgery, adding a layer of safety to the measures already in place that monitor cardiac and respir...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Must be 18+ years old
- • Patients must be undergoing cervical and/or thoracic spine surgical procedure at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients who are non-English speakers
- • Patients with ongoing psychiatric concerns are excluded
- • Patients unwilling to be contacted for a 6-month follow-up
About Allina Health System
Allina Health System is a comprehensive healthcare organization based in Minnesota, dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the communities it serves through innovative clinical practices, research, and education. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, Allina Health System leverages its extensive network of hospitals, clinics, and specialized care facilities to conduct rigorous research aimed at advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. Committed to ethical standards and patient safety, Allina Health collaborates with leading healthcare professionals and researchers to explore new therapies and treatment modalities across various medical fields, ensuring that participants receive high-quality care while contributing to the advancement of science.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Stanley A Skinner, MD
Principal Investigator
Allina Health
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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