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Vertebral Body Compression FracturesNCT00323609

KAVIAR Study - Kyphoplasty And Vertebroplasty In the Augmentation and Restoration of Vertebral Body Compression Fractures

A study testing Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty in people with Vertebral Body Compression Fractures, run by Medtronic Spine LLC at 26 sites in 2 countries.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

Patients with osteoporotic vertebral body compression fractures will be randomly assigned to treatment with balloon kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty. Over 2 years of follow-up, back pain, back function, quality of life, adverse events, subsequent fractures and cumulative healthcare costs will be compared. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Vertebral Body Compression Fractures
What is being tested?
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
404 participants
Where
26 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
Aug 2006to Jul 2011
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 21 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • All subjects must meet all of the following criteria to be enrolled into the study:
  • Age > 21
  • 1 to 3 target VCFs meeting the following criteria:
  • Fracture due to diagnosed or presumed underlying primary or secondary osteoporosis
  • All target VCFs are between T5 and L5
  • All target VCFs to be treated show either: i. Height change: An acute (< 6 month) change in VB height or morphology from a previous x-ray, CT or MRI, with height loss at the anterior, middle or posterior portion of the VB consistent with a worsening of 1 or more grades by the Genant criteria (17), OR ii. Positive MRI or bone scan: VB shows hyperintense signal on STIR sequence MRI or target VB is positive on radionuclide bone scan
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  • All VCFs to be treated have fracture age (time from pain onset to evaluation by the Investigator) of 6 months or less
  • Back pain correlating with the location of at least one VCF
  • Treatment of all target VCFs is technically feasible by and clinically appropriate for BOTH vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty. (Team approach only: Both the vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty physician have reviewed radiographic studies and agree to this prior to enrolling the subject in the study.)
  • Pre-treatment back pain by numerical rating scale (NRS) score > 4 (0-10 scale)
  • Pre-treatment Oswestry Disability Index >20 (0 - 100 scale)
  • Subject states availability for all study visits
  • Subject is able to understand the risks and benefits of participating in the study and is willing to provide written informed consent
  • Subject has mental capacity to comply with the protocol requirements for 2-year duration of study

Who cannot join

  • Subjects who meet any of the following conditions may not be enrolled into the study:
  • VB morphology or configuration is such that either balloon kyphoplasty OR vertebroplasty is not technically feasible for the targeted VCFs
  • Fracture due to high-energy trauma
  • Suspected OR proven cancer inside index vertebral body. Note that patients with chemotherapy-related osteoporosis may be included.
  • Disabling back pain due to causes other than acute fracture (e.g., sacroiliac fracture, symptomatic degenerative disc disease, lumbar spinal stenosis)
  • Any painful VCF with fracture age > 6 months
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  • Any objective evidence of neurologic compromise at baseline
  • Previous balloon kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty for any VCF
  • Spine stabilization beyond balloon kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty required for targeted VCFs
  • Significant clinical comorbidity that may potentially interfere with long-term data collection or follow-up (e.g., dementia, severe comorbid illness)
  • Pre-existing conditions contrary to either balloon kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty, such as:
  • Irreversible coagulopathy or bleeding disorder. Note regarding reversible coagulopathies: Subjects on coumadin or other anticoagulants may participate. Investigators should follow routine practices for perioperative discontinuation and re-initiation of anticoagulants.
  • Allergy to any device materials (e.g., bone cement) for balloon kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty. Note that in subjects with allergy to iodine-based contrast, other non-iodine contrast solutions may be used.
  • Any evidence of VB or systemic infection
  • Pregnant or child-bearing potential

Trial locations and contacts

26 sites in 2 countries.

26 sites in 2 countries

United States25 sites
  • Radiology Associates of Atlanta

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30309

  • The Center for Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Care and Research (The Center)

    Bend, Oregon, 97701

  • Northwest Research & Educational Institute

    Billings, Montana, 59101

  • Aurora Burlington Memorial Hospital

    Burlington, Wisconsin, 53105

  • Clinical Radiology of Oklahoma

    Edmond, Oklahoma, 73003

  • Atrium Medical Center

    Franklin, Ohio, 45005

  • Western Slope Study Group

    Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501

  • The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • St. Mary's Hospital

    Huntington, West Virginia, 25702

  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64111

  • Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53215

  • Intermountain Medical Center

    Murray, Utah, 84157

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121

  • Utah Valley Regional Medical Center

    Provo, Utah, 84604

  • Reading Hospital

    Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601

  • Renown Regional Medical Center

    Reno, Nevada, 89502

  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    Roanoke, Virginia, 24033

  • University Orthopedics

    Rochester, New York, 14642

  • William Beaumont Hospital

    Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073

  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Solutions

    San Jose, California, 95128

  • Scottsdale Medical Imaging, Ltd

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85252

  • The Center for Spinal Disorders

    Tampa, Florida, 33637

  • Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    Temple, Texas, 76508

  • The Toledo Hospital

    Toledo, Ohio, 43606

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    Torrance, California, 90505

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Canada1 site
  • Royal Victoria Hospital

    Barrie, Ontario, L4M6MZ

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About this study

Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Prospective Clinical Trial to Compare the Short- and Long-term Safety and Effectiveness of Balloon Kyphoplasty to Vertebroplasty in the Treatment of Painful, Acute Osteoporosis-related Vertebral Body Compression Fractures (VCFs).

Patients with osteoporotic vertebral body compression fractures will be randomly assigned to treatment with balloon kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty. Over 2 years of follow-up, back pain, back function, quality of life, adverse events, subsequent fractures and cumulative healthcare costs will be compared.

Read the detailed description

Medtronic Spine LLC is sponsoring the KAVIAR study, a randomized clinical trial comparing balloon kyphoplasty to vertebroplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral body compression fractures (VCFs). Up to 1,234 subjects at up to 75 study centers with one to three VCFs and VB morphologies suitable for both balloon kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty will be randomly assigned to receive one or the other procedure. Study visits will occur at baseline, 30 days postoperatively, and at 3, 12 and 24 months postoperatively. At all visits, adverse events, back pain, back function and quality of life will be assessed. In addition, a 7-day phone call will be conducted, which will include assessment of back pain, narcotic use and adverse events. At baseline, pre-discharge, 3-, 12- and 24-month visits, lateral spine x-rays will be taken. The primary endpoint will be the proportion of patients with one or more subsequent fractures at 12 and 24 months, detected radiographically as determined by a core radiology laboratory. Secondary clinical endpoints include changes from baseline in back pain, back function and quality of life, and adverse events. Secondary radiographic comparisons include the restoration and maintenance of VB height and angulation, and sagittal vertical axis, a measure of global sagittal balance. A postoperative CT scan will be evaluated to detect cement extravasation and to examine the relationship between cement distribution and clinical outcomes. Another important feature of the study is a detailed healthcare utilization data assessment. Combined with a costing methodology based on Medicare cost data and other sources, cumulative two-year healthcare costs related to VCF will be estimated. Combined with quality of life measurements, the cost analysis will allow a calculation of the relative cost-effectiveness of balloon kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty. Sample size is based on the primary endpoint, the proportion with subsequent fractures at 12 and 24 months.

Being tested
Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty
Keywords
Kyphoplasty, Vertebroplasty, Balloon Kyphoplasty, Inflatable Bone Tamp, Spine, Back Pain, Vertebral Compression Fracture, Vertebral Body Compression Fracture
Medical subject headings
Back Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • VertebroplastyProcedure or surgery

    Vertebroplasty involves placement of a needle into the vertebral body. Cement is injected into the vertebral body.

  • KyphoplastyProcedure or surgery

    Balloon Kyphoplasty involves two inflatable bone tamps placed into the vertebral body in the spine. After the tamps are removed, the void is filled with viscous bone cement.

Study groups in NCT00323609
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
KyphoplastyActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Procedure: Kyphoplasty
VertebroplastyActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Procedure: Vertebroplasty

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Percent of Subjects With One or More Subsequent Radiographic Fractures at 12 Months

    Measured: 12 months

  2. Percent of Subjects With One or More Subsequent Radiographic Fractures 24 Months

    Measured: 24 months

Secondary outcomes (13)
  1. Back Pain

    Back pain was assessed on a 10-point Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain).

    Measured: 7 days, 30 days, 3 months, 12 months, 24 months post-operation

  2. Back Function-Oswestry Disability Index

    The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Questionnaire was used to assess patient back function. The ODI score ranges from 0-100. The best score is 0 (no disability) and worst is 100 (maximum disability).

    Measured: 30 days, 3 months, 12 months, 24 months post-operation

  3. Quality of Life by SF-36

    The Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) was used to assess general health status. The SF-36 results are summarized into two components, a physical component summary (PCS) and a mental component summary (MCS). The score for PCS and MCS is between 0 and 100, with higher scores denoting better quality of life.

    Measured: 30 days, 3 months, 12 months, 24 months post-operation

  4. Quality of Life -- EQ5D Index

    EQ-5D index scores range from 0 to 1.0 on a scale where 0 = death and 1.0 = perfect health.

    Measured: 30 days, 3 months, 12 months, 24 months post-operation

  5. Rate of Serious Adverse Events at 30 Days

    Rate of serious adverse events is presented as the percentage of the participants who reported serious adverse events within 30 days after initial treatment. For this study, serious adverse events (SAEs) included death, serious deterioration in health, life threatening injury/illness, hospitalization or prolonged hospitalization, or resulted in medical or surgical intervention.

    Measured: 30 days post-operation

  6. Rate of Procedure/Device Related or Possibly Related Serious Adverse Events at 30 Days

    Rate of Procedure/Device related or possibly related serious adverse events is presented as the percentage of the participants who reported Procedure/Device related or possibly related serious adverse events within 30 days after initial treatment.

    Measured: 30 days post-operation

  7. Change in Anterior Vertebral Body Height

    Measured: Pre-op, Pre-discharge, 3 months, 12 months, 24 months post-operation

  8. Change in Middle Vertebral Body Height

    Measured: Pre-op, Pre-discharge, 3 months, 12 months, 24 months post-operation

  9. Change in Posterior Vertebral Body Height

    Measured: Pre-op, Pre-discharge, 3 months, 12 months, 24 months post-operation

  10. Change in Vertebral Body Kyphosis Angle

    The vertebral kyphosis angle was defined as the angle formed by lines drawn parallel to the superior and inferior endplates of the treated fractured vertebral body.

    Measured: Pre-op, Pre-discharge, 3 months, 12 months, 24 months post-operation

  11. Change in Vertebral Body Local Cobb Angle (LCA)

    The vertebral body local Cobb angle is a measurement of the 3-level functional unit consisting of the treated fractured vertebral body and the nearest adjacent vertebrae and is defined as the angle formed by lines drawn parallel to the superior endplate of the cranial adjacent vertebral body and the inferior endplate of the adjacent caudal vertebral body.

    Measured: Pre-op, Pre-discharge, 3 months, 12 months, 24 months post-operation

  12. Change in Global Sagittal Balance.

    Change in global sagittal balance as measured by sagittal vertical axis.

    Measured: Pre-op, Pre-discharge, 3 months, 12 months, 24 months post-operation

  13. VCF-related Health Care Utilization

    Health care utilization assessments conducted by monthly phone call to participating patients.

    Measured: Monthly for 24 months post-op

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 May 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2006
  3. Primary completionJul 2011
  4. Study completionJul 2011

Why it stopped: Due to high number of patients terminating study early, low patient enrollment and difficulty in patient/investigator willingness for randomization

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
404 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00323609
Sponsor's protocol ID
SP0601-KAVIAR
Status last verified
Jun 2012
First submitted
5 May 2006
Last updated
2 Jan 2018

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty in people with Vertebral Body Compression Fractures, run by Medtronic Spine LLC at 26 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 14 inclusion and 15 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jan 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 26 sites in United States, Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 8 Aug 2012). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Percent of Subjects With One or More Subsequent Radiographic Fractures at 12 Months (time frame: 12 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Jan 2018.

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