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Lumbar Spine DegenerationNCT04823858

3Spine Lumbar Fusion Real World Evidence Study

An observational study of Lumbar Spine Degeneration, run by 3Spine at 20 sites in United States.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

This study is designed to collect real world evidence (RWE) safety and efficacy data on patients who plan to undergo a single-level Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) or Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) instrumented with pedicle screws, using the framework of a prospective clinical study (with… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Lumbar Spine Degeneration
What is being tested?
Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Type of treatment
Medical device
How many people
176 participants
Where
20 sitesUnited States
Study dates
25 May 2021to 15 Nov 2029
How long will I take part?
5 Years
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Subjects participating in this study will be recruited from the investigators' standard patient populations. Only patients who plan to undergo an Open or Mini-Open TLIF or PLIF procedure independent of this research protocol, are considered for study.

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female, age 21-80 (inclusive) with at least 3 years of life expectancy;
  • Subject plans to undergo a one-level Open or Mini-Open TLIF or PLIF procedure (stabilized with pedicle screws) independent of this research protocol;
  • Subject is to be treated with on-label use of an FDA-cleared TLIF or PLIF cage(s) and pedicle screw system independent of this research protocol;
  • The subject has a primary diagnosis of symptomatic lumbar degeneration with or without foraminal or recess stenosis of the lumbar spine at a single level from L1/L2 to L5/S1 confirmed by subject history and radiographic imaging (CT, MRI, X-rays) with no more than a Grade 1 (<25% translation) spondylolisthesis. Symptomatic lumbar degeneration that may be associated with a co-morbid condition such as:
  • Herniated nucleus pulposus;
  • Scarring/thickening of the ligamentum flavum, annulus fibrosus, or facet joint capsule;
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  • Facet joint degeneration/osteophyte formation;
  • Spondylosis (defined by the presence of osteophytes);
  • Disc degeneration and/or annular degeneration; and/or
  • Lumbar stenosis defined by spinal cord or nerve root compression;
  • Exhausted conservative treatment (e.g. bed rest, physical therapy, medications, TENS, manipulation, and/or spinal injections) for at least 3 months or has a neurologic emergency;
  • Preoperative Oswestry Disability Index score ≥ 40/100 at baseline;
  • Psychosocially, mentally, and physically able and willing to fully comply with this protocol including adhering to follow-up schedule and requirements and filling out forms; and
  • Signed informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • More than one vertebral level requiring treatment with instrumentation;
  • Previous instrumented surgery (i.e.: anterior disc replacement, spinal fusion, interspinous device, etc.) at the index lumbar level or an adjacent level;
  • Degenerative or lytic spondylolisthesis greater than Grade 1 (25% translation) associated with congenital (e.g. dysplastic) pars defects;
  • Rotatory scoliosis (>10 degrees) at the index level;
  • Congenital bony and/or spinal cord abnormalities at the index level to be treated such as conjoined nerve roots that would otherwise prevent placement of the device without generating nerve damage or skeletal malformations such as kyphotic vertebra that may be suited for a different course of treatment;
  • Subcaudal defect, disrupting the integrity of the pedicle that presents undue risk of device subsidence or migration due to compromised bone quality/density;
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  • Clinically compromised vertebral bodies at the index level due to current or past trauma, e.g., by the radiographic appearance of the fracture callus, malunion or nonunion;
  • Disrupted anterior longitudinal ligament at the index level;
  • Overlying thoracolumbar kyphosis (greater than or equal to 15 degrees) within one level (includes target and adjacent level) of the level to be treated;
  • Back pain of unknown etiology without leg pain;
  • Severe spondylosis at the level to be treated as characterized by any of the following:
  • Autofusion (solid arthrodesis) determined radiographically (CT);
  • Totally collapsed disc, or;
  • Vertebral body that cannot be mobilized;
  • Known allergy to cobalt, chromium, molybdenum, nickel, polyethylene, titanium, or vitamin E;
  • Unable to undergo a CT scan or other radiograph assessments;
  • Osteopenia diagnosed by surgeon using a comprehensive assessment of all available information including the following:
  • DEXA bone density measured T-score ≤ -1:
  • Females age <50 and males age <55: The SCORE/MORES will be utilized to screen if a DEXA scan is indicated. If SCORE/MORES value ≥ 6, then a DEXA scan is required.
  • Females age ≥50 and all males age ≥55: DEXA scan is required.
  • If indicated for DEXA, an existing scan is allowed if completed within 6 months of subject surgery;
  • Opportunistic quantitative CT (Hounsfield Units): Measurement is encouraged as supplemental information to determine potential for osteopenia;
  • Intra-operative evaluation of bone quality to assess if there is a significant risk for implant subsidence;
  • Has history of any endocrine or metabolic disorder known to affect osteogenesis (e.g.: Paget's disease, renal osteodystrophy, Ehler-Danlos syndrome, or osteogenesis imperfecta);
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus;
  • Lactating, pregnant or interested in becoming pregnant in the next 3 years;
  • Active infection - systemic or local;
  • Any medical condition requiring treatment with any drug known to potentially interfere with bone/soft tissue healing or receiving radiation therapy that is expected to continue for the duration of the study;
  • Body Mass Index > 40;
  • Recurrent history of deep vein thrombosis, symptoms of arterial insufficiency, or thromboembolic disease;
  • Systemic disease including Lupus disease, Reiter's disease, Rheumatoid disease, AIDS, HIV, hepatitis or autoimmune disease that requires immunosuppressive therapy, including biologics, for systemic inflammation;
  • Spinal tumor at the index level or adjacent level that could compromise integrity of the implant (hemangiomas must be evaluated by the investigator and determined to not be pathologic, for example a biopsy may be required);
  • Active malignancy: A patient with a history of any invasive malignancy (except non-melanoma skin cancer), unless he/she has been treated with curative intent and there have been no clinical signs or symptoms of the malignancy for at least 5 years;
  • Any degenerative muscular or neurological condition that would interfere with evaluation of outcomes, including but not limited to Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or multiple sclerosis;
  • Has chronic or acute renal and/or hepatic impairment and/or failure or prior history of renal and/or hepatic parenchymal disease;
  • Has a Waddell Signs of Inorganic Behavior score of 3 or greater;
  • In the opinion of the investigator, the subject has a behavioral, cognitive, social, or medical problem that may interfere with the assessment of the safety or effectiveness of the device;
  • Current or recent history of chemical/alcohol abuse or dependency using standard medical definition of DSM-5 code; ;
  • Currently smoking or using tobacco products, including e-cigarette products (e.g., vaping) (Use within 30 days of surgery date is considered 'current');
  • Currently pursuing or in active spinal litigation for medical negligence, or trauma, or workers compensation;
  • Is a prisoner, incarcerated, or has been coerced to participate in the study that could impact the validity of results;
  • Is currently participating in an investigational therapy (device and/or pharmaceutical) within 30 days prior to entering the study or such treatment is planned during the 24 months following enrollment into the study.

Trial locations and contacts

20 sites in 1 country.

20 sites in 1 country

United States20 sites
  • University of Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045

  • The Spine Center of Louisiana

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809

  • Todd Lanman MD, Inc.

    Beverly Hills, California, 90210

  • Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204

  • Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics

    Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37404

  • Spine & Orthopedic Center

    Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33441

  • Upstate Orthopedics

    East Syracuse, New York, 13057

  • Vertrae Surgery Center

    Miamisburg, Ohio, 45342

  • OrthoNeuro

    New Albany, Ohio, 43054

  • NYU Langone, Spine Research Center

    New York, New York, 10016

  • Oklahoma Center for Spine & Pain Solutions

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73170

  • Strenge Spine Center

    Paducah, Kentucky, 42003

  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107

  • Pinehurst Surgical Clinic

    Pinehurst, North Carolina, 28374

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905

  • Ortho San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas, 78299

  • Spine Institute of Louisiana

    Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101

  • The Disc Replacement Center

    South Jordan, Utah, 84088

  • Steamboat Orthopedics and Spine Institute (SOSI)

    Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487

  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute

    Temple Terrace, Florida, 33637

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About this study

Official title: A Prospective Data Collection Study of Patients Treated With a Single-Level Lumbar Interbody Fusion Stabilized With Pedicle Screws

This study is designed to collect real world evidence (RWE) safety and efficacy data on patients who plan to undergo a single-level Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) or Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) instrumented with pedicle screws, using the framework of a prospective clinical study (with defined enrollment criteria and pre-specified research follow-up timepoints).

Read the detailed description

A prospective, multi-center (up to 20), non-blinded study of patients who plan to undergo a single-level Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) or Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) stabilized with pedicle screws. Investigators will only select those patients who are planned for treatment with on-label use of FDA cleared TLIF/PLIF devices (cage and screw system).

An estimated 200 subjects with a potential sample size re-estimation at completion. The subjects will return for follow-up at 6-weeks, 3-months, 6-months, and then annually for 5-years post surgery.

Being tested
Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Keywords
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion, Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

What participants receive

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

  • Lumbar Interbody FusionDevice

    The TLIF/PLIF system includes a TLIF/PLIF interbody cage and a pedicle screw system (4 screws with 2 rods). Any FDA cleared TLIF/PLIF interbody cage and pedicle screw system is acceptable for this study (with the exception of PEEK rods) as long as it is implanted per the package insert. No subjects implanted with an off-label use of a device are permitted for this study.

Study groups in NCT04823858
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Examination GroupThere will only be one arm of subjects in this study. The arm will include subjects who plan to undergo a single-level TLIF/PLIF stabilized with pedicle screws and meet all of the eligibility criteria.
Receives: Device: Lumbar Interbody Fusion

What is being measured

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

  1. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Score

    Improvement of at least 15 points in ODI score (out of 100). The ODI is a self-reported questionnaire that contains ten sections concerning intensity of pain, lifting, personal care, walking, sitting, sexual function, standing, social life, sleeping and traveling.

    Measured: 24 months compared to baseline

  2. Neurological Status

    Maintenance or improvement in neurological status at 24 months compared to baseline, as adjudicated by CEC. Neurological examination will consist of a motor and sensory examination at each in person study visit conducted per physician standard of care.

    Measured: 24 months compared to baseline

  3. Secondary surgical intervention (SSI)

    No subsequent surgical intervention including revision, re-operation, removal, or supplemental fixation at the index level

    Measured: 24 months

  4. Serious device-related adverse events (SDAE)

    Absence of serious device-related adverse events at 24 months, as adjudicated by the CEC (SDAE) (SDAE are events whose relationship is determined to be possibly related, probably related, or definitely related)

    Measured: 24 months

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Visual Analog Score (VAS) - Worst Leg

    Improvement in VAS - Worst leg of 20mm at 24 months compared to baseline. The VAS is a measurement instrument that measures the amount of pain that a subject feels ranges across a continuum from none to an extreme amount of pain.

    Measured: 24 months compared to baseline

  2. VAS - Back

    Improvement in VAS - Back pain of 20mm at 24 months compared to baseline

    Measured: 24 months compared to baseline

  3. ODI

    Improvement in ODI of 15 points at 24 months compared to baseline

    Measured: 24 months compared to baseline

  4. ODI

    Mean change in ODI over time intervals

    Measured: 24 months compared to baseline

  5. VAS

    Mean change in leg VAS over time intervals

    Measured: 24 months compared to baseline

  6. VAS

    Mean change in back VAS over time intervals

    Measured: 24 months compared to baseline

  7. Subsidence

    Absence of radiographically confirmed subsidence >5mm

    Measured: 24 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted1 Apr 2021
  2. Study start25 May 2021
  3. Primary completion23 Dec 2025
  4. Study completion15 Nov 2029 (estimated)

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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
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
176 participants (actual)
Target duration
5 Years
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04823858
Sponsor's protocol ID
3Spine Lumbar Fusion Study
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
24 Mar 2021
Last updated
30 Jun 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No: This trial uses data date collected for a US FDA regulated PMA application. These data are proprietary and thus access is managed accordingly with dissemination considered after completion of FDA review. Beyond providing clinical evidence for a PMA, we plan to share findings through peer-reviewed publications \& scientific presentations. Prior to public release, data is reviewed for consistency with protocol, informed consent, participant confidentiality \& regulatory requirements. Data is verified for accuracy \& completeness, including demographics, operative details, functional assessments \& PROMs. After FDA review, de-identified data will be available to qualified investigators upon request contingent upon sponsor approval, available budget, a signed data use agreement, compliance with HIPAA \& terms of patient informed consent. The sponsor shall review requests for scientific merit, requestor qualifications, patient consent alignment \& regulatory obligations.

Publications

  • Yarbrough RV, Spece H, Kurtz SM, Breno AJ, Maislin D. Interventional, multicentre investigation of a novel lumbar total joint replacement: propensity matched study design and protocol. BMJ Open. 2026 Jul 21;16(7):e111764. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-111764.

    PubMed 42481192

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Lumbar Spine Degeneration, run by 3Spine at 20 sites in United States.

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 42 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 20 sites in United States. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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?

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Score (time frame: 24 months compared to baseline). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04823858, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 30 Jun 2026.

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