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Phase 3 N=131 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Vertebroplasty for the Treatment of Fractures Due to Osteoporosis

Spinal Fractures · Osteoporosis

Enrolled (actual)
131
Serious AEs
1.6%
Results posted
Sep 2012
Primary outcome: Primary: Back-specific Functional Status Using Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RDQ) Scale at 1 Month — 12.0; 13.0 units on a scale — p=0.49

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
Percutaneous vertebroplasty (Device); Sham vertebroplasty (Procedure)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 50+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Primary completion
Aug 2009

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Back-specific Functional Status Using Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RDQ) Scale at 1 Month
12.0; 13.0 0.49
PRIMARY
Patient's Rating of Average Pain at 1 Month
3.9; 4.6 0.19
SECONDARY
Patient Well-being at 1 Month
29.7; 28.7; 46.9; 45.6; 2.1; 2.3 0.45

Summary

Vertebroplasty is a procedure used to stabilize broken vertebrae, the bones that form the spine. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of vertebroplasty for the treatment of fractures due to osteoporosis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Confirmed osteoporosis or osteopenia by a referring physician and/or medical history and physical exam OR osteopenia on plain film
  • Vertebral compression fracture in vertebrae T4 through L5, of less than 1 year old
  • Pain not responsive to standard medical therapy
  • Current rating for pain intensity of at least 3 on a scale of 0 to 10

Exclusion Criteria

  • Evidence or suspicion of malignant tumor or spinal canal compromise
  • Concomitant hip fracture
  • Local or systemic infection
  • Uncorrectable bleeding diatheses
  • Surgery within the previous 60 days
  • Lack of access to telephone
  • Inability to communicate in English
  • Dementia
  • Pregnancy
  • Abnormal renal function or anticipated venography
  • Conscious sedation is contraindicated for subject
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00068822). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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