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Age: 18Years +
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Clinical and Radiologic Outcomes of the SYMPHONY22 OCT System for Treating Upper Spine Instabilities in the Craniocervical Junction, Cervical, and Upper Thoracic Spine

Led by University College Dublin · Updated on 2025-02-10

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Participants Needed

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Sponsors

U

University College Dublin

Lead Sponsor

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Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the SYMPHONY22 OCT System, a CE-marked medical device used in surgery to stabilize the upper spine in patients with conditions like degenerative cervical issues, traumatic spinal fractures or dislocations, failed previous fusions, or tumors affecting the cervical or thoracic spine. This pilot study at a National Tertiary Referral Centre aims to compare outcomes using this device with historical cases treated by another system called the Mountaineer. Participants will undergo posterior spinal fusion surgery using the SYMPHONY22 OCT System, which includes internal fixation tools such as screws, rods, hooks, and connectors to support bone fusion and stability in the upper spine. The device is FDA approved and is used as an adjunct to fusion to treat both acute and chronic upper spinal instabilities. The study plans to follow each participant for two years after surgery. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including X-rays or CT scans to evaluate spinal fusion and stability at 24 months. Patient-reported pain and function will also be monitored using tools like the Visual Analogue Scale, Short Form 12, and Neck Disability Index during follow-up. The study will track safety and clinical outcomes over the two-year period to understand the device's performance in real-world use.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

SYMPHONY™ OCT System for Instabilities of the Upper Thoracic and Cervical Spine

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Consenting patients treated for acute or chronic instabilities of the craniocervical junction, cervical, or upper thoracic spine suitable for the SYMPHONY OCT System
  • Patients undergoing surgery for traumatic spinal fractures, dislocations, failed previous fusions, or tumors involving the cervical/thoracic spine
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Patients who are not candidates for surgery or have contraindications such as severe medical conditions or infection
  • Patients with established osteoporosis
  • Long-term systemic steroid use
  • Patients with systemic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, AIDS, or HIV
  • Patients unwilling or unable to provide informed consent or complete health-related quality of life measures
  • History of drug or alcohol use that may interfere with study adherence

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person)

Surgery and Immediate Post-operative Care

Duration - Day of surgery plus immediate recovery period

Participants undergo surgical stabilisation of upper spine instabilities using the SYMPHONY™ OCT System, an internal fixation device to augment fusion.

1 surgical visit and immediate post-operative care visits

Post-operative Follow-up

Duration - Up to 24 months

Participants are followed for up to 24 months to monitor fusion success and assess pain and function through patient-reported outcomes.

Regular follow-up visits over 24 months

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland, D07R2WY

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Research Team

J

Jake McDonnell, MRCS

J

Joseph Butler, PhD

How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

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Primary Purpose

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Number of Arms

1

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Published Research Related To This Trial

Complications following posterior cervical decompression and fusion: a review of incidence, risk factors, and prevention strategies.

Ryan K Badiee, Rory Mayer, Brenton Pennicooke...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32309669

The effects of smoking on perioperative outcomes and pseudarthrosis following anterior cervical corpectomy: Clinical article.

Darryl Lau, Dean Chou, John E Ziewacz...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25014499