Status:
RECRUITING
The SPINUS II Study: Spinal Fusion for Multilevel SPECT/CT Positive Lumbar Degeneration
Lead Sponsor:
Military University Hospital, Prague
Collaborating Sponsors:
University Hospital, Motol
Conditions:
Degenerative Disc Disease
Back Pain Lower Back Chronic
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Brief Summary
The aim of the present study is to find out whether fusion of multilevel SPECT/CT positive lumbar degeneration 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 the failure of conservative management in the primary care setting
- MRI signs of degenerative disc disease or facet arthropathy
- Two- or more levels of positivity on lumbar SPECT/CT
Exclusion
- Other spinal pathology (tumors, congenital defects, spondylolysis, or spondylolisthesis)
- Intolerance of SPECT examination
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2021
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04893720
Start Date
June 1 2021
End Date
June 1 2026
Last Update
March 13 2024
Active Locations (2)
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Military University Hospital Prague
Prague, Czechia, 16902
2
University Hospital, Motol
Prague, Czechia