Clinical trials: Lumbar Spine Pathology
Obesity, Lumbar Spine Surgery
WoundVac in Obese Patients Undergoing Lumbar Surgery
This is an open label, randomized clinical trial of Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy to decrease post-operative wound complications in patients with BMI ≥35kg/m2 after posterior lumbar spine surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03688438
- Testing
- Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Norton Leatherman Spine Center
Spine Fusion, Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Titanium vs. PEEK Fusion Devices in 1 Level TLIF
The objective of this study is to evaluate and follow the clinical and radiographic outcomes of patients undergoing 1 level TLIF randomized to either a titanium or a PEEK spacer to 24 months after surgery.
- Conditions
- Spine Fusion, Lumbar Spondylolisthesis, Lumbar Stenosis
- Trial name
- TLIF (NCT05691062)
- Testing
- Titanium Fusion Device, PEEK Fusion Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Twin Cities Spine Center
Low Back Pain
Thoracic Hyperkyphosis and Low Back Pain
This study was conducted on forty male patients (15 in the control group and 25 in the study group)) with low back pain hyperkyphosis of the thoracic spine, ages ranged from 20 - 40 years old.
- Trial name
- hyperkyphosis (NCT06639880)
- Testing
- usual care exercise, triple attack protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Noha Khaled Shoukry
PONV
Effect of Combination Dexmedetomidine Added to Fentanyl-based Intravenous Patient-controlled Analgesia on Nausea Vomiting in Highly Susceptible Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spinal Surgery: Prospective Double Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that addition of dexmedetomidine to fentanyl-based intravenous patient controlled analgesia (PCA) reduces requirement of fentanyl bolus and consequent postoperative nausea and…
- Trial name
- NCT01840254
- Testing
- dexmedetomidine, normal saline
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Lumbar Disc Herniation, Postoperative Pain
Comparison of TLIP Block and QIP Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Lumbar Spine Surgery
This study compares two regional anesthesia techniques used for pain control after lumbar spine surgery: the classic thoracolumbar interfascial plane (TLIP) block and the quadratus lumborum-iliac plane (QIP) block.
- Trial name
- TLIP-QIP (NCT07750418)
- Testing
- Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane (TLIP) Block of bupivacaine, Quadratus Lumborum-Iliac Plane (QIP) Block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Vezirköprü State Hospital
Back Pain
The Influence of High Heeled Shoes on the Sagittal Balance of the Spine and Whole Body
The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of high heeled shoes on the sagittal balance of the spine and the whole body.
- Trial name
- NCT02254694
- Testing
- high heeled shoes
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Postoperative Pain
Oral Versus Intravenous Acetaminophen in Lumbar Spine Surgery
The goal of this study is to compare whether oral or intravenous acetaminophen works better for pain control in patients undergoing lumbar spine fusion surgery
- Trial name
- NCT07203079
- Testing
- Acetaminophen Oral Tablet, Acetaminophen infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Disc Herniation
Regional Anesthesia in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Surgery
Opioid overuse is a widespread public health crisis in the United States with increasing rates of addiction and overdose deaths from prescription opioids.
- Conditions
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Spondylolisthesis, Lumbar Spondylosis
- Trial name
- NCT05029726
- Testing
- Bupivacaine-Epinephrine 0.25%-1:200,000 Injectable Solution plus clonidine, normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- John O'Toole
Complications, Postoperative
A Prospective, Randomized Comparison Of Drainage Techniques After One- Or Two-Level Open Posterior Lumbar Decompression Or Decompression And Fusion
This project is being done to understand if a drain reduces recovery problems after surgery, such as infection or the need for more surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT06820736
- Testing
- Drain
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 975 people
- Sponsor
- Twin Cities Spine Center
Spine Surgery
Use of CADISS Medical Device to Facilitate Dissection of Epidural Fibrosis in Revision Spine Surgery
The CADISS® System, Chemically Assisted mechanical DISSection, is intended for the selective detachment of pathological tissue layers and/or fibrotic tissues in various surgical procedures without using cutting instruments.
- Trial name
- NCT05016739
- Testing
- CADISS
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- AuXin Surgery SA
Low Back Pain (LBP), Low Back Disorder
Investigation of the Effect of Spine Health Training and Lumbar Region Support on Back Pain and Discomfort in City Bus Drivers: a Randomized Controlled Trial
The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies driving as a function of daily activities and social participation. Professional bus drivers have an important place in society for transportation.
- Trial name
- NCT06841107
- Testing
- Training was provided on spinal health., Training on spinal health was provided and lumbar region support was applied for 3 months.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Injury Leg, Back Pain
Assessment of Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Training in Treatment of Lumbar Spine in Football Players
The project aims to assess the effectiveness of neuromuscular training according to the concept of Kinetic Control (KC) in prevention and treatment of lumbar spine and knee pain and in reduction of risk of injury in female…
- Conditions
- Injury Leg, Back Pain, Sport Injury, Training Group, Sensitivity
- Trial name
- NCT04134741
- Testing
- Kinetic Control
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- John Paul II University in Biała Podlaska
Post Operative Sciatica by Lumbar Spinal Fibrosis
Lumbar Spinal Fibrosis and TNF Alpha Inhibition
TNF-alpha is the main cytokine implicated in the formation of lumbar spinal fibrosis. Inhibiting TNF-alpha could significantly decrease spinal fibrosis after lumbar discectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT00385086
- Testing
- TNF blocker
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Radiculopathy, Low Back Pain, Mechanical
Efficacy of Ultrasound Versus Short Wave Diathermy in the Treatment of a Slipped Disc of the Lower Back
Chronic low back pain is a common problem which results in reduced functionality, quality of life and general well being. Conservative treatment includes patient education, exercise, maintaining a healthy body mass index and…
- Conditions
- Radiculopathy, Low Back Pain, Mechanical, Herniated Disk Lumbar
- Trial name
- NCT03835182
- Testing
- Ultrasound group, Short wave diathermy group, Control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Postoperative Recovery, Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lower Back Muscle Size and Recovery After Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
Recovery after surgery for a herniated disc in the lower back differs from person to person. The size of the muscles around the lower spine may be related to recovery, but this relationship is not well understood.
- Trial name
- NCT07768241
- Testing
- Preoperative Psoas and Multifidus Muscle Measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Low Back Pain, Lumbar Spine Injury
Second Opinion in Spinal Surgery Indications: Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation
Low back pain is a common symptom, which often affects the adult population. Studies show that over the past two decades, costs related to spinal surgery have increased significantly, leading to speculation about what would be…
- Trial name
- NCT03082248
- Testing
- Physical Therapy, Spinal Surgery
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Trial to Show Non-inferiority / Superiority of an Endoscopic Transforaminal Discectomy to Standard Microdiscectomy
This study compares an endoscopic transforaminal surgical technique for the treatment of a herniated disc to the standard microsurgical procedure. Clinical parameters as well as health economy will be assessed.
- Trial name
- TESCORT (NCT01622413)
- Testing
- joimax TESSYS, Microdiscectomy
- Where
- 3 sites in Austria, Germany
- Sponsor
- Joimax GmbH
Back Pain, Back Disorder
Clinical Trial of Dvectis Pads in Comparison to no Pad Use in Patients With Chronic Lumbar Spine Pain
1. Introduction 1.1 Description of the Trial The trial was a monocentric, open, randomized, 3-arm clinical trial that took place at the Department of Orthopaedics of the Karviná Miners' Hospital (Karvinská hornická nemocnice…
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Back Disorder, Disease Lumbar Spine
- Trial name
- NCT03947580
- Testing
- Use of the Dvectis Single pad, Use of the Dvectis Double pad, Use of no pad
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- DD-Hippero s.r.o.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Disc Herniation
Dexamethasone as Adjuvant to Ropivacaine in Wound Infiltration for Postoperative Analgesia Following Spinal Surgery
Introduction: Improving postoperative pain management after spinal surgery is a significant challenge for surgeons and anesthesiologists.
- Conditions
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Spondylolisthesis, Lumbar Spine Instability
- Trial name
- NCT05871073
- Testing
- Ropivacaine 0.75% Injectable Solution, dexamethasone 8mg
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Fattouma Bourguiba
Degenerative Osteoarthritis, Degenerative Lumbar Vertebra
Efficacy and Safety Study of Lumbar Interbody Fusion With MatriTMBONE Associated With Autologous Bone Marrow
The main objective of this clinical study is the estimation of the rate of intersomatic fusion observed 12 months after lumbar interbody fusion by posterior approach with PEEK interbody cage of fusion in PEEK performed with…
- Trial name
- MatriBone (NCT01335243)
- Testing
- The Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) surgery
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux