Clinical Trials

CerviCore Intervertebral Disc Clinical Study

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:44:31 -0800

Introduction

The study is a multi-center, prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial that will compare the safety and effectiveness of the CerviCore™ Intervertebral Disc to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with a rigid plate in the treatment of radicular symptoms associated with loss of disc height, disc/osteophyte complex, or herniated disc at a single cervical spine level.

The trade name of the investigational device is: CerviCore™ Intervertebral Disc.

DASCOR 3D Feasibility Study

Ben Parr — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:39:11 -0700

Study objectives for the DASCOR® 3D Feasibility Study

This study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the DASCOR® Disc Arthroplasty Device in subjects with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine.

Design of the DASCOR® 3D Feasibility Study

A non-randomized, prospective, multicenter, evaluation of 20 subjects implanted at up to 10 investigational sites. All subjects chosen to participate in the study will receive the DASCOR device.

DIAM Spinal Stabilization System Clinical Trial

Greg — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:43:20 -0700

For Patients with Degenerative Disc Disease

Spinal surgeons around the country are now enrolling candidates for a clinical trial to study the DIAM™ Spinal Stabilization System. This clinical trial will study the safety and effectiveness of the device for treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) at a single level between L2-L5. Symptoms of degenerative disc disease are often described as persistent low back pain, sometimes accompanied by leg pain.

TOPS Total Posterior Arthroplasty Clinical Study for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Greg — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:10:51 -0700

(Sponsored clinical trial listing)

A randomized, multi-center clinical study of the TOPS™ Total Posterior Arthroplasty System for the treatment of leg pain associated with moderate to severe spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine.

Total Facet Arthroplasty System (TFAS) US Clinical Trial

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:42:41 -0800

TFAS posterior view
(larger view)

Spinal Stenosis

Wallis Stabilization System Clinical Trial

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:44:31 -0800

This Study is not actively recruiting new patients at this time. Please check back periodically for updates on this study.

Clinical Trials FAQ

Greg — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:52:46 -0700

New to clinical trials?

Clinical trials are the vehicle through which the safety and efficacy of new drugs and medical devices are tested before they are released to the general public.

What is a clinical trial?

A clinical trial is research using human volunteers to answer a specific health question, e.g., "does this new device provide more pain relief than a currently used device?"

Why participate in a trial?

Clinical Trials in Spine Medicine

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:44:31 -0800

The following is a listing of industry-sponsored clinical trials that are actively recruiting patients. The list is small now but will be expanding to include additional clinical trials. If you would like trials added to treat a condition or in a particular area, please send us an e-mail and we will do our best to be responsive.

Before contacting any physicians or clinics to inquire about a clinical trial, we encourage you to do two things:

Clinical Trials of Medical Products and Medical Devices: What You Need to Know

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:43:34 -0800

What New Clinical Trial Participants Can Expect

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:43:34 -0800

Clinical trials develop necessary information and feedback about new medical products. Participants who have not been satisfied with readily available products and devices may want to consider the advantages and disadvantages of participating in clinical trials. Knowing what to expect will minimize confusion and disappointment.