BridgeMD
New treatment option for Degenerative Disc Disease
Official title Investigation of DEXA-C Anterior Cervical Interbody System
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05883436
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- FDA Cleared interbody product for the cervical spine, designed to match a patients DEXA scan for increase in fusion rate.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Must already be scheduled or planned for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion using the Dexa-C Anterior Interbody System C3-7 with supplemental...
- Radicular signs and symptoms in one or both arms (i.e., pain, paresthesia or paresis in a specific nerve root distribution).
- Diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy at one or two contiguous levels from C3-7 requiring open anterior cervical fusion and discectomy.
- Diagnosis of degenerative disc disease by radiographic evidence of cervical disc herniation and/or osteophytes accompanying clinical symptoms.
- At least 6 weeks prior conservative treatment (i.e. physical therapy, pain medication).
You likely can't join if
- History of cervical spine surgery less than 12 months prior to surgery.
- Diagnosis of severe spondylosis.
- Patients requiring posterior cervical surgery, anterior cervical corpectomy, or revision surgery.
- Any member of a vulnerable population (ie. minors, adults who lack the ability to consent, pregnant women, etc.)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Orange, California, United States
- Paducah, Kentucky, United States
- Covington, Louisiana, United States
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Orange, California, United States; Paducah, Kentucky, United States; Covington, Louisiana, United States; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.