Clinical trials: Lumbar Vertebrae
Anesthesia, Airway
Comparison of 3 Direct Laryngoscopes for Tracheal Intubation in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spine Surgery
Hypothesis The use of Macintosh blade sized #3.5 (vs Macintosh size #3) would reduce the time required to achieve successful tracheal intubation and improve the glottic view.
- Trial name
- NCT02955511
- Testing
- Blade MAC size 3, Blade MAC size 3.5, Inscope Blade size 3.5
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Surgical Blood Loss, Spinal Surgery
Efficacy of Suction Enabled Retraction Device
This is a prospective randomized controlled trial of the Suction-Integrated Surgical Tissue Elevator \& Retractor [SISTER] device to assess: Effects on operative time and efficiency of exposure in open lumbar spine cases.
- Trial name
- NCT03160170
- Testing
- SISTER device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Pain, Opioid Use
Comparison of Quadratus Lumborum Block Types
This study will compare the quality of analgesia and reduction of opioid use, between standard of care and two groups of local anesthetic blocks in different location in the quadratus lumborum plane, for postoperative pain…
- Conditions
- Pain, Opioid Use, Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Trial name
- NCT04588389
- Testing
- Ropivacaine injection Location 1, Ropivacaine injection Location 2, Multimodal Pharmacological Management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Thoracic Spinal Stenosis
Effectiveness Study of the Drug Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Post-surgery Blood Loss in Spinal Surgery
Hypothesis: Topical application of Tranexamic acid into the surgical wound during spine surgery will decrease the overall blood loss post-operatively. This reduction in blood loss will reduce the need for transfusion.
- Trial name
- NCT02063035
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Low Back Pain
FDG PET/MRI Evaluation of Facet Joint Pain
Chronic pain incurs over half a trillion dollars in lost productivity (healthcare, lost wages, etc) annually. The most common source is low back pain (LBP), often from facet joints.
- Trial name
- NCT02921490
- Testing
- FDG PET/MR examination.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Lumbar Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, Chronic Low Back Pain
Determining the Prognostic Value of Continuous Intrathecal Infusion
The purpose of this study will be to determine the efficacy and the prognostic value of a continuous intrathecal prognostic infusion test in an in-hospital setting for selecting patients who would have better long term outcomes…
- Conditions
- Lumbar Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, Chronic Low Back Pain, Vertebral Compression Fracture, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03523000
- Testing
- Continuous intrathecal prognostic infusion test, Bupivacaine, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Osteoporosis
Comparison of the Effects of 2 Drugs on Lumbar Spine Volumetric BMD in Men With Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
The objective of this study is to test the hypothesis that teriparatide is superior to the active comparator in the change from baseline to 18 months of lumbar spine volumetric trabecular bone mineral density (BMD) in males with…
- Trial name
- EuroGIOPS (NCT00503399)
- Testing
- Teriparatide, Risedronate
- Where
- 13 sites in Germany, Greece and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Opioid Dependence, Chronic Pain
Perioperative Ketamine in Opioid-Tolerant Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spine Surgery
The goal of this study is to determine whether comprehensive perioperative administration of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist ketamine can increase postoperative pain tolerance and reduce opiate consumption in…
- Trial name
- NCT04220489
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Jacques E. Chelly
Surgical Sponge, Retained
Intraoperative Radiographic Detection of Retained Surgical Sponges
This prospective study will determine the efficacy of intraoperative x-ray to identify retained surgical sponges. The recommended practice for finding a retained sponge is by radiography.
- Trial name
- NCT04097678
- Testing
- Retained Surgical Sponge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Twin Cities Spine Center
Vertebral Metastasis
Conformal High Dose Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy for Disease to Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
The purpose of this study is to determine if Conformal High Dose Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy is an appropriate option for treating cancer that has spread to the spinal column.
- Trial name
- NCT01654068
- Testing
- Conformal High Dose Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Ronald McGarry
Spondylosis, Cervical Spondylosis
ViBone in Cervical and Lumbar Spine Fusion
Assess clinical and radiographic outcomes in patients who undergo 1-3 level anterior cervical discectomy fusion (ACDF) or lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF, PLIF, ALIF, or LLIF) using ViBone.
- Conditions
- Spondylosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
- Trial name
- NCT03425682
- Testing
- ViBone
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Elutia Inc.
Degenerative Lumbar Spine Causing Back and/or Leg Pain, Lumbar Spine Degeneration
A Prospective, Multicenter Observational Study on MAST™ (Minimal Access Spinal Technologies) Fusion Procedures for the Treatment of the Degenerative Lumbar Spine
The aim of the study is to observe and document surgical practice and evaluate patients' outcomes following a MAST™ single or double level instrumented fusion procedure using PLIF (Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion) or TLIF…
- Trial name
- MASTERS-D (NCT01143324)
- Testing
- MAST™ procedure
- Where
- 19 sites in Austria, Belgium and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 255 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Spinal and Biologics
Degenerative Changes, Stenosis
Accell Evo3™ Demineralized Bone Matrix 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 posterolateral spine fusion, as compared to local autograft.
- Conditions
- Degenerative Changes, Stenosis, Spondylosis
- Trial name
- NCT02018445
- Testing
- Posterolateral Fusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- SeaSpine, Inc.
Spinal Fusion Acquired, Spinal Stenosis
Intraoperative Infusion of Precedex to Reduce Length of Stay After Lumbar Spine Fusion
Major lumbar spine surgery causes inflammation, soreness and swelling that can delay discharge from the hospital. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects.
- Conditions
- Spinal Fusion Acquired, Spinal Stenosis, Lesions of Lumbosacral Intervertebral Disc, Spinal Diseases
- Trial name
- DEXREDLOS (NCT00808665)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, 0.9% Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Region, Spondylolisthesis
Evaluation of 3D Machine-vision Image Guided Surgery Spine Navigation
This study assesses clinical outcomes following the use of the MvIGS spine navigation system for treatment of spinal stenosis and degenerative spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT03968965
- Testing
- 3D MvIGS Spine Navigation, 2D Fluoroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- 7D Surgical Inc.
Osteoporosis
Sequential Treatment of Postmenopausal Women With Primary Osteoporosis (FP-001-IM)
The objective is to show superior efficacy of PTH (1-84) over risedronate in treating osteoporotic women for 12 months after having previously been treated with PTH (1-84) for 12 months followed by 12 months treatment with…
- Trial name
- PEAK (NCT00365456)
- Testing
- Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Risedronate
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 407 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Chronic Low-back Pain, Postsurgical Pain
Postoperative Telehealth Mindfulness Intervention After Spine Surgery
Lumbar spine pain is the leading cause of years lived with a disability and affects over 50 million individuals in the United States.
- Conditions
- Chronic Low-back Pain, Postsurgical Pain, Opioid Use, Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT04648683
- Testing
- Individual telehealth mindfulness, Group telehealth mindfulness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Lumbar Spine Surgeries, Cervical Spine Surgeries
Impact of Surgical Theater's Patient Engagement
To evaluate usefulness of Surgical Theater's Patient Engagement 360VR platform in helping align patient expectations and improve patient satisfaction and understanding in spinal surgery consults.
- Trial name
- ISTPE (NCT05334212)
- Testing
- Surgical Theater
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
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
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