Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 20 to 80

Relationship between Periostin and ODI/Quality of Life in Lumbar Disc Disease

Official title: Study of Correlation Between Serum Periostin Levels and Oswestry Disability Index and EQ-5D

Run by Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center · NCT07664904 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether levels of periostin in the blood correlate with disability and quality of life measures in people with lumbar disc disease.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages20 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment53 (estimated)
SponsorKeimyung University Dongsan Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Daegu, Daegu and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 22, 2026
Main results expectedFebruary 27, 2027
Study endsFebruary 27, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 18, 2026
Trial IDNCT07664904 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with MRI-confirmed lumbar disc herniation or lumbar spinal canal stenosis who can complete ODI and EQ-5D on their own.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not show a link between periostin levels and disability/quality of life or who do not meet the eligibility criteria may not benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This observational study collects blood samples to measure periostin and links those results to patient-reported outcomes like the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and EQ-5D in adults with lumbar disc disease. Participants are adults with MRI-confirmed lumbar disc herniation or spinal canal stenosis who can complete ODI and EQ-5D without assistance. The study does not involve an intervention beyond blood sampling and questionnaires, and it aims to explore potential biomarker associations with disease impact. Recruitment is limited to specific centers in Daegu, South Korea, with eligibility restricted by a comprehensive list of exclusion criteria to minimize confounding conditions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If a relationship is found, periostin could emerge as a biomarker to help gauge disease impact or guide future therapies.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research in musculoskeletal conditions has explored biomarkers like periostin, but the strength of its association with functional outcomes in IVDD is still being established.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* lumbar disc herniation
* lumbar spinal canal stenosis
* patients who have MRI
* patients who can fill in the ODI and EQ5D without other's help

Exclusion Criteria:

* allergic disease
* allergic rhinitis
* asthma
* atopic dermatitis
* chronic sinusitis
* history of cancer
* fracture within 6 months
* severe osteoporosis
* knee osteoarthritis
* hip osteoarthrtis
* spinal surgery within 6 months
* myocardiac infarction
* heart failure
* liver cirrhosis
* chronic kidney disease
* rhematoid disease
* systemic lupus erythematosus
* ankylosing spondylitis
* Crohn's disease
* Ulcerative colitis
* systemic steroid user
* acute or chronic infection
* BMI \> 30
* uncontrolled hypertension
* uncontrolled diabetes
* recent history of vaccination

Where it's running

  • Ji Hee
    Daegu, Daegu, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Hong Ji Hee
    Daegu, South Korea
    Recruiting

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.