Assessing vertebropexy for spinal stabilization in degenerative lumbar conditions

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of vertebropexy, a ligamentous fixation technique, compared to traditional spinal fusion surgery in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal disease. The study aims to determine whether vertebropexy can reduce the need for additional fusion surgeries and the associated risks of revision surgeries. Participants will be monitored for outcomes related to spinal stability and pain relief. The trial focuses on patients requiring decompression and fusion surgeries due to spinal canal stenosis and degenerative listhesis.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Single-level or two-level lumbar surgery needed
* Indication for decompression surgery in patients with spinal canal stenosis and additional stable degenerative listhesis (without facet joint effusion ≥ 2mm)
* Indication for fusion surgery in patients with spinal canal stenosis and additional unstable degenerative listhesis (facet joint effusion ≥ 2mm), in patients with foraminal stenosis and additional degenerative listhesis, and in patients with segment degeneration of the disc
* Understanding in German language

Exclusion criteria:

* Indication for decompression and/or fusion surgery in patients with solely disc herniation, fractures, lytic listhesis, tumor
* Patients undergoing revision surgery for infection
* Patients undergoing revision surgery on the same level if bony structures have been removed (e.g. prior laminectomy or midline decompression)
* Patients undergoing revision surgery in case of prior fusion surgery
* Inability to understand the study for linguistic or cognitive reasons
* Anticipated clinical follow-up of less than 6 weeks after inclusion
* Participation in other clinical trials

Where it's running

• Balgrist University Hospital
  Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mazda Farshad, MD
• Email: Mazda.Farshad@balgrist.ch
• Phone: +413861111

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.