Prospective Analysis of Spinal Epidural Abscess

Purpose

This is a prospective study involving all patients treated at the University of Kentucky for spinal epidural abscess over a 2-year period. Based on ongoing referrals of patients with SEA, we expect that 200 patients will be enrolled during this time window. We propose to study all available clinical, pathological, radiological, and socioeconomic data of patients diagnosed with a spinal infection with or without a history of drug abuse over this study period. All patients' charts will be prospectively reviewed starting at the time of presentation for a period of 1 year.

Condition

  • Spinal Epidural Abscess

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • All patient with ICD codes for pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis, discitis, and spinal epidural abscess will be reviewed for inclusion.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patients unwilling or unable to attend follow up appointments.

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Case-Control
Time Perspective
Prospective

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Subjects with spinal epidural abscess with a history of drug abuse
  • Other: Prospective chart review of subjects diagnosed with spinal epidural abscess
    Collection and assessment of available clinical, pathological, radiological, and socioeconomic data on subjects presenting with spinal epidural abscess. Standard of care treatment and outcomes for each group will be analyzed.
Subjects with spinal epidural abscess with no history of drug abuse
  • Other: Prospective chart review of subjects diagnosed with spinal epidural abscess
    Collection and assessment of available clinical, pathological, radiological, and socioeconomic data on subjects presenting with spinal epidural abscess. Standard of care treatment and outcomes for each group will be analyzed.

Recruiting Locations

UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science and nearby locations

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40536
Contact:
Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD
859-562-0247
francis.farhadi@uky.edu

More Details

NCT ID
NCT05464251
Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of Kentucky

Study Contact

Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD
859-562-0247
francis.farhadi@uky.edu