Evaluating work activity after total lumbar disc replacement
Total Lumbar Disc Prosthesis and Subsequent Work Activity 5 Years After Total Lumbar Disc Replacement
This study looks at how well people who had total lumbar disc replacement surgery are doing at work five years later, to see if they returned to their jobs or faced any work limitations.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Valencia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Valencia, Valencia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06989632 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the long-term outcomes of patients who have undergone total lumbar disc replacement for conditions such as lumbar disc degeneration and herniation. It focuses on quantifying the percentage of patients who have returned to their previous jobs, changed jobs, or are completely disabled from work at least five years post-surgery. The study highlights the advantages of lumbar disc prosthesis over traditional spinal fusion, particularly in preserving mobility and improving work-related outcomes. By analyzing data from patients treated over the last twenty years, the study seeks to provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of this surgical intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old suffering from symptomatic lumbar degenerative disc herniation or lumbar disc herniation.
Not a fit: Patients who have previously undergone any surgical intervention on the lumbar spine, such as discectomy or spinal arthrodesis, will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide evidence supporting lumbar disc replacement as a more effective treatment option that allows patients to return to work and maintain their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with lumbar disc replacement, indicating its potential as a viable alternative to traditional spinal fusion.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years with symptomatic lumbar degenerative disc herniation and/or lumbar disc herniation. Exclusion Criteria: * Any patient who BEFORE the implantation of a complete lumbar disc prosthesis had undergone any other type of surgical intervention on the lumbar spine. In particular, patients who had previously undergone a discectomy, whatever its form, or a spinal arthrodesis, whatever its technique, will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Valencia, Valencia
- Consorcio Hospital General Universitario de Valencia — Valencia, Valencia, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Vicente Vanaclocha, Professor
- Email: vivava@uv.es
- Phone: + 34 963 13 18 00
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.