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New treatment option for Lower Back Pain Chronic
Official title Comparison of Clinical Outcomes, Complications Rate and Treatment Costs of Mini-TLIF and MIDLIF in the Treatment of Discogenic Low Back Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07127380
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Background Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is the leading cause of lower back pain and disability, which prevalence increasing with age. When conservative treatment fails, surgical methods of spinal fusion are employed.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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
You may be able to join if
- Discogenic lower lumbar-sacral pain lasting longer than one year
- Failure of conservative treatment, including rehabilitation and pain management
- Lumbar discopathy qualified for interbody fusion and pedicle screw stabilization
- Informed consent of the patient for the study and proposed treatment
You likely can't join if
- Contraindications to surgery under general anesthesia
- Age \< 18 years
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding
- Lack of informed consent to participate in the study
- Lumbar-sac discopathy requiring surgical treatment at more than two levels
- Spinal deformities: adult idiopathic scoliosis, degenerative scoliosis, deformity due to spinal malignancy, inflammatory spinal disease...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Discogenic lower lumbar-sacral pain lasting longer than one year
- Failure of conservative treatment, including rehabilitation and pain management
- Lumbar discopathy qualified for interbody fusion and pedicle screw stabilization
- Informed consent of the patient for the study and proposed treatment
- Contraindications to surgery under general anesthesia
- Age \< 18 years
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding
- Lack of informed consent to participate in the study
- Lumbar-sac discopathy requiring surgical treatment at more than two levels
- Spinal deformities: adult idiopathic scoliosis, degenerative scoliosis, deformity due to spinal malignancy, inflammatory spinal disease, post-traumatic, or associated with congenital anomalies
- Lower lumbar-sacral pain syndrome, which, in the investigator's opinion, has an etiology other than degenerative spine disease (e.g., cancer-related pain, ankylosing spondylitis)
- Spinal oncology disease
- True and degenerative spondylolisthesis
- Contraindications to performing MRI of the lumbar-sacral spine
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lodz, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland
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. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lodz, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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