An observational study in Spinal Epidural Abscess, sponsored by Francis Farhadi. Recruiting at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-02-13.
Sponsored by Francis Farhadi · Observational
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.
Francis Farhadi is the lead sponsor of 9 studies on the registry; 7 are open to participants now.
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This study will include all patients, over the age of 18, who will undergo treatment for spinal epidural abscess infections at the University of Kentucky during the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:
Other: Prospective chart review of subjects diagnosed with spinal epidural abscess
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.
Correlation between employment status and infection reoccurrence.
Determine the statistical correlation between employment status and infection reoccurrence within 1 year of diagnosis.
Time frame: 1 year
Correlation between income and infection reoccurrence.
Determine the statistical correlation between income and infection reoccurrence within 1 year of diagnosis.
Time frame: 1 year
Correlation between insurer and infection reoccurrence.
Determine the statistical correlation between insurer (private, Medicare/Medicade and uninsured) and infection reoccurrence within 1 year of diagnosis.
Time frame: 1 year
Correlation between living situation and infection reoccurrence.
Determine the statistical correlation between living situation (owns, rents, or homeless) and infection reoccurrence within 1 year of diagnosis.
Time frame: 1 year
Plan to share: Undecided
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Epidural Abscess
Francis Farhadi