Status:
COMPLETED
The SPINUS I Study: Spinal Fusion for a Single Level SPECT/CT Positive Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
Lead Sponsor:
Military University Hospital, Prague
Collaborating Sponsors:
University Hospital, Motol
Conditions:
Degenerative Disc Disease
Back Pain, Low
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Brief Summary
The aim of the present study is to find out whether fusion of a sinlge level SPECT/CT positive degenerative disc disease leads to a significant improvement of pain and disability.
Detailed Description
Chronic back pain (CBP) is a very common clinical problem. It is dominantly caused by degenerative changes, while specific causes such as tumor, trauma or inflammatory conditions are relatively rare. ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Lower back pain (in extension +/- pain in buttocks, groin, thigh) without radicular pain
- Symptoms \> 6 months after failure of conservative management in the primary care setting
- MRI signs of degenerative disc disease or facet arthropathy
- One-level positivity on lumbar SPECT/CT
Exclusion
- Other spinal pathology (tumours, congenital defects, spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis)
- Intolerance of SPECT examination
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2018
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
38 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04876586
Start Date
January 1 2018
End Date
February 1 2023
Last Update
June 26 2023
Active Locations (2)
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Military University Hospital Prague
Prague, Czechia, 16902
2
University Hospital, Motol
Prague, Czechia