Safety and Efficacy Study of NeoFuse in Subjects Undergoing Multi-Level Anterior Cervical Discect… (NCT01106417) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1/2
Safety and Efficacy Study of NeoFuse in Subjects Undergoing Multi-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Australia12 participantsStarted 2010-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of NeoFuse in subjects with a diagnosis of degenerative disc disease (DDD) at 2 or more adjacent cervical vertebral levels between C3-C4 to C7-T1. All subjects in this study will undergo 2 or 3 level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with Anterior Cervical Plate Fixation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male or females between 18 and 70 years of age, inclusive.
. Has the ability to understand the requirements of the study, to provide written informed consent, and to comply with the study protocol.
. Has the ability to understand and provide written authorization for the use and disclosure of personal health information (PHI).
. Has a documented symptomatic diagnosis of DDD at C3-C4 to C7-T1.
. Has symptomatic radiculopathy and/or myelopathy correlating to radiographic findings of duration of 6 weeks or greater that had failed to respond to non-operative management
. Is a candidate for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in two or three adjacent cervical interbody levels between C3-C4 to C7-T1
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
. Has a stable screening electrocardiogram (ECG), as determined by the investigator that would not preclude surgery.
Exclusion criteria
. Female subjects who are pregnant or nursing, or women planning to become pregnant during the first year (12 months) following surgery.
. Has a current or prior history within the last 3 years of neoplasm (excluding basal cell carcinoma) and/or any active neoplasm within the last 24 months, prior to screening.
. Has at the time of surgery a systemic or local infection at the site of proposed surgery.
. Has or is undergoing revision of a prior fusion surgery at any involved level.
. Requires ACDF at only one cervical interbody level or more than 3 adjacent cervical interbody levels.
. Requires ACDF without the use of an anterior cervical plating system.
. Has osteoporosis as defined by a DEXA T score of ≤ -3.0 or a history of fragility fractures or other significant bone disease contraindicating the use of spinal instrumentation.
. Has a documented medical history or radiographic evidence of a metabolic bone disease or other condition which would negatively impact the bone healing process.