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Chronic Low Back PainNCT02203448

Facet Wedge Post Market Study

An observational study of Chronic Low Back Pain and Degenerative Disc Disease, run by Synthes GmbH at 3 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

A Multi-centre, Prospective, single-arm post market clinical follow up study (PMCF) of the FACET WEDGETM spinal system to assess outcomes in subjects with chronic low back pain due to Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), facet joint disease and/or pseudo arthrosis post anterior instrumentation. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Facet Wedge spinal system
Type of treatment
Medical device
How many people
50 participants
Where
3 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
1 May 2014to 31 Aug 2018
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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

Study population: The cases in the cohort are selected from patients treated in hospitals.

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects diagnosed with at least one of the following:
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD);
  • Degenerative facet joint disease (isolated facet based symptomatic back pain);
  • Pseudoarthrosis post anterior instrumentation;
  • Subjects who are a fusion candidate for single or multiple levels fusion between L1-S1;
  • Subjects, who, in the opinion of the Investigator, are able to understand this clinical investigation, co-operate with the investigational procedures and are willing to return to the hospital for all the required post-operative follow-ups.

Who cannot join

  • Preoperative exclusion criteria:
  • Segmental instability of the index level in case of planned stand-alone FACET WEDGE usage;
  • Unilateral application , except in combination with pediclescrew fixation on the contralateral side;
  • Compromised facets due to decompression techniques;
  • Spondylolisthesis;
  • Fracture or other instabilities of the posterior elements;
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  • Tumor;
  • Acute or chronic systemic or localized spinal infections;
  • Nursing mothers or women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the time of the study;
  • Subjects aged below 18 years;
  • Subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, have an existing condition that would compromise their participation and follow-up in this clinical investigation;
  • Intraoperative exclusion criteria:
  • Intraoperative decision to use implants other than the device under investigation.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 2 countries.

3 sites in 2 countries

Germany2 sites
  • BG Unfallklinik

    Frankfurt am Main, 60439

  • Schon Klinik Munchen

    München, 81547

Other trials in Germany

Slovakia1 site
  • UVN

    Ružomberok

Other trials in Slovakia

About this study

Official title: A Multi-centre, Prospective, Single-arm Post Market Clinical Follow up Study (PMCF) of the FACET WEDGE Spinal System to Assess Outcomes in Subjects With Chronic Low Back Pain Due to Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Facet Joint Disease and/or Pseudo Arthrosis Post Anterior Instrumentation

A Multi-centre, Prospective, single-arm post market clinical follow up study (PMCF) of the FACET WEDGETM spinal system to assess outcomes in subjects with chronic low back pain due to Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), facet joint disease and/or pseudo arthrosis post anterior instrumentation. The objective of this study is to assess outcomes following implantation of the FACET WEDGE spinal system when used to provide fixation of lumbar motion segments.

The primary objective of this study is to determine the rate of re-operations at the index level(s).

The secondary objectives of this study are to confirm the safety and performance of the device and to collect patient reported outcome data.

Being tested
Facet Wedge spinal system
Medical subject headings
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

What participants receive

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

  • Facet Wedge spinal systemDevice

Study groups in NCT02203448
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
FACET WEDGE spinal systemThe FACET WEDGE spinal system provides additional stability to a spinal segment to enhance fusion conditions.
Receives: Device: Facet Wedge spinal system

What is being measured

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

  1. reoperation rate at the index level(s)

    Measured: at two years

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. the radiographic range of motion (ROM) at the index levels

    Measured: Pre-treatment, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months

  2. patient (back and leg) pain reported on a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

    Measured: pre-treatment, prior to D/C, 6 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months.

  3. functional success based on results from the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

    Measured: Pre-treatment, 6 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months

  4. Adverse events

    The nature and incidence of all procedural and post-treatment adverse events will be recorded and reported appropriately throughout the study to assess safety.

    Measured: Throughout the study

Timeline

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

  1. First posted30 Jul 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study start1 May 2014
  3. Primary completion31 Aug 2018
  4. Study completion31 Aug 2018

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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
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
50 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02203448
Sponsor's protocol ID
CT13/01
Status last verified
Oct 2018
First submitted
28 Jul 2014
Last updated
19 Oct 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Chronic Low Back Pain and Degenerative Disc Disease, run by Synthes GmbH at 3 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 6 inclusion and 13 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Oct 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in Germany, Slovakia. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

reoperation rate at the index level(s) (time frame: at two years). 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 19 Oct 2018.

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