Clinical trials: Spine
Laminectomy
Intubation of Patients With an Unstable Cervical Spine Using the CMAC Device
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether tracheal intubation with the CMAC device decreases the time required for intubation as compared to intubation with the fiberoptic bronchoscope in patients with an unstable cervical…
- Trial name
- NCT01113723
- Testing
- Fiberoptic bronchoscope, CMAC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Vertebral Metastasis
Spinery® A Novel Radio-Frequency Tumor Ablation Device for Spine Metastatic Tumors
The SPARTA study (Spinery® Radiofrequency Ablation Device Study) is a prospective, multicenter, single-arm clinical investigation designed to evaluate the safety, performance, and efficacy of the Spinery® RF Generator and its…
- Trial name
- SPARTA (NCT05467540)
- Testing
- Spinery System
- Where
- 5 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Axon srl
Spine Fusion
Understanding Non-Response in Spine Fusion Surgery
To identify patient characteristics associated with non-response after spine fusion surgery for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD).
- Trial name
- NCT02611479
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Surgery, Anesthesia
Endotracheal Tube Holder and Bite Guard Research
This study aims to test the effectiveness of a novel combined endotracheal tube holder and bite guard when compared with the current standard of care, tape and an oral airway.
- Trial name
- NCT02347488
- Testing
- Haider ETT Tube Holder and Bite Guard, Tape
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Erector Spinae Block for Spine Surgery
This study is to determine whether or not the addition of liposomal bupivacaine in an ESP block will have long term benefits for patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05417113
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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
Low Back Pain
Acupuncture Using Yamamoto's Method for the Treatment of Acute Nonspecific Low Back Pain
The aim of the present study is to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture using Yamamoto's method for the treatment of ANLBP using the following outcomes:pain,functional capacity,quality of life and number of 50 mg sodium…
- Trial name
- ANLBP (NCT01124955)
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Non-penetrating acupuncture
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Post-operative Craniotomy Patients, Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Artery Stenosis Patients
Effect of IV Acetaminophen on Patients in the Neurocritical Care Unit
To assess the efficacy of an intravenous nonnarcotic pain medication on controlling patient pain. To assess the effect of an intravenous nonnarcotic pain medication on patient sedation levels in neurocritically ill patients.
- Conditions
- Post-operative Craniotomy Patients, Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Artery Stenosis Patients, Post-op Spine Patients Admitted to the NCCU, Endovascular Patients Undergoing Intracranial Intervention
- Trial name
- NCT01948505
- Testing
- Intravenous acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Spinal Diseases
Observational Clinical Study to Plan, Position and Check Instrument Placement for Spine Surgery Interventions
There is a clear need in spine surgery to place pedicle screws in the right place in the spine with good accuracy to avoid damage to important structures (spinal cord, nerve roots or vertebral arteries).
- Trial name
- NCT03015142
- Testing
- New image-guidance software
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
Neck Pain
Tailored Computerized Mobilization of the Cervical Spine Utilizing the Occiflex Device for the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain
The study is intended to examine the safety and efficacy of computerized mobilization of the neck for the treatment of patients with chronic neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01518530
- Testing
- Occiflex Robotic Intervention System
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Lumbar Spine Surgery, Chronic Low-back Pain
Telehealth Mindfulness After Spine Surgery
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to compare two behavioral interventions for patients who are recovering from lumbar spinal surgery for a degenerative spine condition. The study aims to answer the following questions: 1.
- Conditions
- Lumbar Spine Surgery, Chronic Low-back Pain, Postsurgical Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05698914
- Testing
- Telehealth mindfulness-based intervention (MBI), Telehealth Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Osteoporosis
Transition From Alendronate to Romosozumab (AMG 785)
The purpose of this study is to estimate the percent change from baseline in lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) following multiple-dose administrations of romosozumab in postmenopausal women with low BMD previously treated…
- Trial name
- NCT01588509
- Testing
- Romosozumab
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
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
Scoliosis
A Postural Study Comparing Sitting on the Floor Versus Sitting in a Chair While Playing Video Games.
To determine if sitting in a chair or sitting on the floor lends itself to better posture while playing video games.
- Trial name
- NCT01163955
- Testing
- Time to fatigue
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Glinn and Giordano Physical Therapy
Surgery
Air Barrier System Device to Reduce Contamination in Posterior Spine Surgery
The objective of this study is to determine whether the Air Barrier System (ABS) reduces airborne colony-forming units (e.g. bacteria) present at surgery sites during posterior spinal procedures
- Trial name
- NCT01559506
- Testing
- Air Barrier System device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Nimbic Systems, LLC
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Multimodal Analgesia
Propofol + Remifentanil vs. Propofol + Dexmedetomidine in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Having Spine Surgery
Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis may need surgery to correct their scoliosis. General anesthesia is required for this surgery, and a multimodal analgesic regimen using combinations of opioid and non-opioid…
- Conditions
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Multimodal Analgesia, Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia, Remifentanil
- Trial name
- NCT06096181
- Testing
- Remifentanil TIVA, Dexmedetomidine TIVA, Propofol TIVA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
The Vertos MILD™ Preliminary Patient Evaluation Study
This is a single-center, open label, prospective clinical study to assess the clinical application and functional outcomes of symptomatic patients undergoing the Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD™) treatment for…
- Trial name
- NCT00749073
- Testing
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD™)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Vertos Medical, Inc.
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
Scoliosis
Tranexamic Acid (TXA) Versus Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid (EACA) Versus Placebo for Spine Surgery
Tranexamic acid (TXA) and epsilon aminocaproic acid (EACA) have been reported to reduce blood loss in the cardiac surgery literature but they have not been reported in use head-to-head in the orthopedic surgery literature.
- Trial name
- NCT00958581
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid, Normal Saline, Epsilon aminocaproic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 177 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Cervical Disc Herniation, Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
Effect of Topical Corticosteroids on Dysphagia in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
The purpose of this study is to determine what effect intraoperative topical steroids have on reducing swallowing difficulty following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion surgery.
- Conditions
- Cervical Disc Herniation, Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy, Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT02539394
- Testing
- Methylprednisolone Acetate, Hemostatic Matrix Kit
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York