Clinical trials: Lumbar
Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudotumor Cerebri
A Study to Test Performance of Needle Placements for Neuraxial Procedures Using Tactile Imaging vs Control
This study will compare the VerTouch device to the conventional palpation technique for performing diagnostic and therapeutic neuraxial procedures.
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Neurological Disorder, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04796935
- Testing
- Tactile Imaging (VerTouch), Control (palpation)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- IntuiTap Medical, Inc
Radiculopathy Lumbar
A Two-part Proof-of-Concept Study Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of LAT8881 in Lumbar Radicular Pain
The study consists of two parts. Part A will evaluate the safety and tolerability of intravenous LAT8881 in healthy volunteers using an ascending dose schedule.
- Trial name
- NCT05298306
- Testing
- LAT8881
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lateral Pharma Pty Ltd
Stenosis, Spondylosis
Efficacy and Safety of Integra Accell Evo3 DBM in Instrumented Lumbar Spine Fusion
The objective of this study is to prospectively evaluate the performance of Integra Accell Evo3 Demineralized Bone Matrix as an adjunct for instrumented lumbar spine fusion with a retrospective comparison to a historical patient…
- Conditions
- Stenosis, Spondylosis, Degenerative Changes
- Trial name
- NCT01714804
- Testing
- Accell Evo3 Prospective Use
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- SeaSpine, Inc.
Chronic Pain
Central Nervous System Amplification in Lumbar Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to learn whether or not certain risk factors and patient characteristics are linked with and possibly can predict the development of chronic pain after lumbar spine surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03444168
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 158 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Hunter Syndrome
Collection and Study of Cerebrospinal Fluid in Patients With Hunter Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to collect data on CSF biomarkers in patients with Hunter Syndrome that would serve as reference data for comparison with cognitively impaired patients with Hunter syndrome, patients with other…
- Trial name
- NCT01449240
- Testing
- No treatment
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Laminectomy
Esmolol Infusion During Laminectomy: Effect on Quality of Recovery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of esmolol, a drug which is commonly administered during surgery to help control blood pressure and heart rate, on postoperative pain levels and requirements for pain…
- Trial name
- NCT01179113
- Testing
- Esmolol, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Low Back Pain
Treatment of Symptomatic Lumbar Internal Disc Disruption (IDD) With the Biostat® Disc Augmentation System: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety of the Biostat Disc Augmentation System for the treatment of chronic low-back (lumbar) pain due to symptomatic internal disc disruptions (IDD) and to obtain preliminary efficacy…
- Trial name
- NCT00693784
- Testing
- Biostat® Disc Augmentation System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Spinal Restoration, Inc.
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
5-Year Global Study on MAST™ Minimally Invasive Fusion Procedures to Treat Degenerative Lumbar Spine (MASTERS-D2)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of MAST techniques for anterior/lateral and posterior approaches in Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) patients with spondylolisthesis (≥ grade I).
- Trial name
- MASTERS-D2 (NCT02617563)
- Testing
- Minimally invasive lumbar fusion
- Where
- 27 sites in Argentina, Austria and 15 more
- Volunteers
- 361 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Spinal and Biologics
Quality of Life
Lumbar Drain After Endoscopic Surgery of the Skull Base
The overall purpose of this study was to assess the necessity of lumbar drain placement after endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) surgery in reducing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak postoperatively and promote a standardization of…
- Trial name
- NCT03163134
- Testing
- Lumbar Drain
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Treated With Anterior Tension Band System (ATB) With ALIF/FRA Spacer
Multi-center, prospective nonrandomized study of treatment for 1 and 2 level degenerative disc disease between L2 and S1. Patients will be followed for a minimum of 2 years.
- Trial name
- ATB (NCT01323387)
- Testing
- Interbody Fusion
- Volunteers
- 178 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis
Human Amniotic Tissue-derived Allograft, NuCel, in Posteriolateral Lumbar Fusions for Degenerative Disc Disease
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect and safety of NuCel to DBX on patients undergoing posteriolateral lumbar spinal fusions for degenerative disc disease.
- Conditions
- Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spondylosis
- Trial name
- NCT02070484
- Testing
- NuCel, Demineralized Bone Matrix
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- OhioHealth
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
Ultrasound as Adjunct Therapy for Increasing Fusion Success After Lumbar Surgery
Adjunct therapy for increasing posterolateral fusion success following single level posterior instrumented lumbar surgery.
- Trial name
- EXO-SPINE (NCT00744861)
- Testing
- Exospine, Exogen 4000+
- Volunteers
- 328 people
- Sponsor
- Bioventus LLC
Lumbar Spondylosis, Cervical Spondylosis
Cognitive Effects of Inhalational Versus Intravenous General Anesthesia in the Elderly
The purpose of this research is to determine if post-operative cognition will be better if the general anesthesia for surgery is done with an inhaled (gas through a breathing tube) or intravenous (medicine injected in the IV)…
- Conditions
- Lumbar Spondylosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Hip Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT00788008
- Testing
- inhalation anesthesia with isoflurane vs. TIVA with propofol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Lumbar Surgery
Study of PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy in the Treatment of Persistent Post-Operative Pain Following Lumbar Surgery
To demonstrate the analgesic effectiveness of 2 modalities of PEMF treatment compared to sham treatment in patients with persistent pain following lumbar surgery when treatment is administered twice daily over a 60 day period.
- Trial name
- NCT02416973
- Testing
- Provant
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Regenesis Biomedical, Inc.
Lumbar Disc Herniation
SI-6603 (Condoliase) Study for Lumbar Disc Herniation (Discovery 6603 Study)
This study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a single-dose intervertebral disc injection of SI-6603 in subjects with lumbar disc herniation (LDH)
- Trial name
- NCT03607838
- Testing
- SI-6603
- Where
- 67 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 352 people
- Sponsor
- Seikagaku Corporation
Chronic Low Back Pain, Hip Ostearthritis
Making Better Lives: Patient-Focused Care for Low Back Pain (LBP)
Back pain is a huge problem for millions of Americans, including nearly 11 million Veterans. Our older Veterans suffer the most. Citizens spend billions of dollars, yet consistently get poor results.
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain, Hip Ostearthritis, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia
- Trial name
- NCT02697435
- Testing
- Patient-Centered Care, Imaging-Directed Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Healthy Individuals
Effects of Diaphragm-releasing Techniques on the Lumbar Spine and Diaphragmatic Function in Healthy Women
The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate effects of diaphragmatic release techniques on posterior chain flexibility and lumbar spine amplitude. Respiratory muscle strength and chest cavity mobility in healthy women.
- Trial name
- NCT03065283
- Testing
- Diaphragm lift, Relaxation of the diaphragm pillars
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Ceara
Meningitis
Lumbar Punctures in Neonates: Improving Success Rates and Minimizing Pain
The purpose of this study is to compare two medications used to numb an infant's back when performing a lumbar puncture. A lumbar puncture (LP) is often needed in newborns to obtain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
- Trial name
- NCT01606150
- Testing
- 1% lidocaine, topical lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Leukemia, Lymphoid Malignancies
Intrathecal Rituximab in Lymphoid Malignancies Involving Central Nervous System
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about the safety and effectiveness of rituximab given by spinal tap in patients with lymphoid malignancies involving the central nervous system.
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Lymphoid Malignancies, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm to the Leptomeninges
- Trial name
- NCT01596127
- Testing
- Intrathecal Rituximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lumbar Spine Disc Herniation, Lumbar Radiculitis
Dexamethasone Versus Depo Medrol in Lumbar Epidurals
Comparison of Dexamethasone versus Depo Medrol when used in lumbar epidural injections will be conducted on subjects that have not had previous injections or have not had an injection in the last 12 months.
- Conditions
- Lumbar Spine Disc Herniation, Lumbar Radiculitis, Lumbar Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01397552
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, methylprednisolone acetate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University