Clinical trials: Spinal Decompression
Chronic Low Back Pain
Intra-operative Ketamine Infusions in Opioid-dependent Patients With Chronic Lower Back Pain
Noxious stimuli occurring intraoperatively and postoperatively generate central sensitization, decreasing pain thresholds and ultimately increasing analgesic requirements.
- Trial name
- NCT00899600
- Testing
- Ketamine, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Spine Surgery, Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade
Sugammadex vs Neostigmine/Glycopyrrolate on Urinary Retention After Spine Surgery
This is an active-comparator controlled study to evaluate the effect of sugammadex compared to neostigmine/glycopyrrolate for reversal of rocuronium on the incidence of urinary retention after subjects undergo elective ambulatory…
- Conditions
- Spine Surgery, Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade, Urinary Retention Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT05887375
- Testing
- Sugammadex, Neostigmine, Glycopyrrolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
MiDAS I (Mild® Decompression Alternative to Open Surgery): Vertos Mild Patient Evaluation Study
This is a multi-center, prospective, clinical study to assess the clinical application and outcomes of MILD® Interlaminar Decompression in patients with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis.
- Trial name
- MiDAS I (NCT00956631)
- Testing
- Interlaminar Decompression
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Vertos Medical, Inc.
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
Spine Disease, Spinal Stenosis
CEUS For Intraoperative Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury following posterior decompression in patients suffering from chronic, cervicothoracic spinal cord compression is a known complication with multiple etiologies.
- Conditions
- Spine Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Injury, Spinal Cord Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT05530798
- Testing
- Definity Perflutren Lipid Microsphere Ultrasound Contrast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Migraine Headaches
Prospective, Multi-Center Evaluation of the Efficacy of Peripheral Trigger Decompression Surgery for Migraine Headaches
According to the peripheral trigger theory of migraine headaches, nociceptive inputs from irritated or compressed cranial nerve branches can lead to neurovascular changes in the brain that cause migraine headaches.
- Trial name
- NCT02351544
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A, Surgery, Daily headache diary
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Thyroid Eye Disease
Twenty-four Hour Intraocular Pressure Patterns in Patients With Uncontrolled Thyroid Eye Disease
Patients with Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) often have enlarged extraocular muscles and higher orbital fat contents due to their disease process.
- Trial name
- NCT01798966
- Testing
- SENSIMED Triggerfish
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Sensimed AG
Degenerative Disc Disease, Trauma (Including Fractures)
BIO4 Clinical Case Study: Cervical Spine
The goal of this study is to investigate the efficacy of BIO4 bone matrix in patients undergoing 1 or 2-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) spine surgery.
- Conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease, Trauma (Including Fractures), Spondylolisthesis
- Trial name
- NCT03077204
- Testing
- 1 or 2-Level ACDF utilizing BIO4 with Bio AVS Cervical Allograft (with graft window)., Aviator Anterior Cervical Plating System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Seton Healthcare Family
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Back Pain
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Predominant Low Back Pain
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) using the Medtronic Specify® 5-6-5 multicolumn surgical lead plus optimal medical management (OMM) versus OMM alone in patients suffering…
- Conditions
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Back Pain, Pain in Leg, Unspecified
- Trial name
- PROMISE (NCT01697358)
- Testing
- Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS), Optimal Medical Management (OMM)
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Belgium and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 278 people
- Sponsor
- MedtronicNeuro
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
MiDAS III (Mild® Decompression Alternative to Open Surgery): Vertos Mild Patient Evaluation Study
This is a multi-center, prospective, observational clinical study to compare patient outcomes following treatment with either the mild® procedure or epidural steroid injection in patients with moderate to severe lumbar spinal…
- Trial name
- MiDAS III (NCT01315145)
- Testing
- Percutaneous Lumbar Decompression, Epidural Steroid Injection
- Where
- 27 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Vertos Medical, Inc.
Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
DIAM™ Spinal Stabilization System vs. Decompression, Formerly vs. Posterolateral Fusion
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the DIAM Spinal Stabilization System as a method of treating patients with symptoms of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis at a single level from…
- Trial name
- NCT00627497
- Testing
- Single-Level Posterior Decompression, DIAM Spinal Stabilization, Fusion
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Spinal and Biologics
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Pain
Spinal Cord Stimulation With Precision® System Versus Reoperation for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
The EVIDENCE trial is a randomized controlled trial comparing the therapeutic effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Precision® Spinal Cord Stimulation with that of reoperation as a treatment of pain in patients with Failed…
- Conditions
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Pain, Back Pain
- Trial name
- Evidence (NCT01036529)
- Testing
- Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator, Back Surgery
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Laminectomy, Post-laminectomy Syndrome
Spinal Cord Stimulation in Patients With Post-Laminectomy Syndrome in Testing Phase
Traditionally, pain relief through spinal cord stimulation has been associated with the appearance of paresthesia in the affected area.
- Conditions
- Laminectomy, Post-laminectomy Syndrome, Spinal Cord Syndrome, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03702010
- Testing
- spinal cord stimulation conventional, spinal cord stimulation experimental
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Instituto de Estudios de Ciencias de la Salud de Castilla y León
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Post-laminectomy Syndrome
Subcutaneous Nerve Stimulation for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) Patients
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of Subcutaneous Nerve Stimulation (SQS) (also known as Peripheral Nerve Stimulation [PNS]) in the reduction of chronic, intractable post-surgical back pain in adults.
- Trial name
- SubQStim (NCT01818297)
- Testing
- PrimeAdvanced® neurostimulator system
- Where
- 27 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- MedtronicNeuro
Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type I
Posterior Fossa Decompression With or Without Duraplasty for Chiari Type I Malformation With Syringomyelia
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a posterior fossa decompression or a posterior fossa decompression with duraplasty results in better patient outcomes with fewer complications and improved quality of life in…
- Conditions
- Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type I, Type I Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia
- Trial name
- NCT02669836
- Testing
- Posterior fossa decompression, Dural Augmentation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Myelopathy Cervical, Kyphosis Post Surgical
Comparison Between C3-6 Laminoplasty and C3 Laminectomy With Cervical Laminoplasty
Investigators performed a prospective randomized controlled trial for comparing postoperative clinical and radiological outcomes between C3 laminectomy with laminoplasty and C3-6 laminoplasty.
- Conditions
- Myelopathy Cervical, Kyphosis Post Surgical, Neck Pain, Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
- Trial name
- NCT05006495
- Testing
- C3 laminectomy, C3 laminoplasty
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
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
Evoked Potentials, Visual
A Novel Method for Capturing the Visual Evoked Potential During Spine Surgery Under Total Intravenous Anesthesia
Spine surgery in the prone position (which involves lying face down) is associated with various visual changes, ranging from temporary changes in acuity (or sharpness) to permanent blindness.
- Trial name
- VEP (NCT02563028)
- Testing
- SightSaver Visual Stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Post-laminectomy Pain Syndrome
GRASSP: Gralise® for Spine Surgery Pain
Evaluate the analgesic benefit of Gralise® for post-laminectomy pain syndrome (PLPS)
- Trial name
- GRASSP (NCT01764464)
- Testing
- Gralise®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Region, With Neurogenic Claudication
The MiDAS ENCORE Study
Study Objective: To compare patient outcomes following treatment with either the MILD procedure or epidural steroid injections (ESIs) in patients with painful lumbar spinal stenosis exhibiting neurogenic claudication and having…
- Trial name
- NCT02093520
- Testing
- MILD Procedure, Epidural Steroid Injection
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 302 people
- Sponsor
- Vertos Medical, Inc.