Charlottesville, VANCT06368245Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Spinal Fusion Clinical Trial in Charlottesville, VA

Access cutting-edge spinal fusion treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Charlottesville. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by AO Foundation, AO Spine

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Charlottesville

    Convenient for VA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Charlottesville site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Spinal Fusion Study in Charlottesville

This is a multicenter retrospective comparative cohort study. The index surgery for this study is primary or revision long-segment posterior thoracolumbar (TL) instrumented fusion using either a supplementary rod construct or a dual-rod construct. Eligible patients who already had index surgery, will be identified for enrollment through a review of medical records of the participating surgeons at the study sites.

Sponsor: AO Foundation, AO Spine

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Age 45 years and older.
Patients receiving long-segment posterior TL instrumented fusion using either supplementary rod constructs or dual-rod constructs (the index surgery).
Long-segment is defined as the UIV at a thoracic level and the LIV at the sacrum/ilium.
Supplementary rod constructs are defined as: in addition to the traditional two primary rods, at least one supplementary rod (eg, accessory rods or satellite rods) is used, and at least one supplementary rod and one primary rod (ie, at least two rods) together must span multiple (≥ 2) vertebral levels. The supplementary rod constructs do not include rods connected end-to-end or side-to-side that do not bridge multiple vertebral levels.
The index surgery can be a primary surgery or a revision surgery.
The index surgery, staged or non-staged, must use posterior spinal fusion but can be in combination with other approaches such as an anterior procedure.
If the index surgery is a revision surgery, the primary rods must be replaced in the revision surgery, with the exception of Harrington or Luque rods which can remain in place. o If the Harrington or Luque rods remain in situ, they must already have the UIV at the thoracic level and the LIV at the sacrum/ilium, or an extension of the existing Harrington or Luque is performed such that the UIV is at the thoracic level and the LIV at the sacrum/ilium.
The index surgery was performed between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2020, inclusive.
Minimum 3 months of FU after the index surgery.
Ability to provide informed consent according to the IRB/EC defined and approved procedures if applicable for retrospective data analysis.

Exclusion Criteria

Spinal fusion performed for acute trauma (ie, ≤ 1 year of trauma).
Spinal fusion performed for tumor.
Spinal fusion performed for infection.
Patients with Parkinson's Disease.
Patients with neuromuscular disorders.
Patients with spine malignancies requiring chemo- or radiation therapy.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Charlottesville?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06368245) has an active research site in Charlottesville, VA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Spinal Fusion Treatment Options in Charlottesville, VA

If you're searching for spinal fusion treatment options in Charlottesville, VA, this clinical trial (NCT06368245) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Charlottesville research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced spinal fusion specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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