Lumbar spine radiology in primary health care: clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN08691774

Enrollment

1300

Registered

2003-04-25

Start date

1996-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-06

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal diseases: Spinal conditions Musculoskeletal Diseases Spinal condition

Interventions

Group 1 - no hospital radiology referral (400) Group 2 - simulated (placebo) X-ray procedure (300) Group 3 - lumbar spine radiology (600)

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. General health profile (SF36) 2. Condition specific questionnaire for low back pain (Aberdeen scale) 3. Quality of life instrument (Euroquol) 4. Treatments given 5. Referrals made 6. Numbers of consultations 7. Numbers, lengths and costs of certified absences from work 8. Radiological reports	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration.	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026