Evaluate Initial Safety of the HemiBridge™ System in Guided Spinal Growth Treatment of Progressiv… (NCT01465295) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluate Initial Safety of the HemiBridge™ System in Guided Spinal Growth Treatment of Progressive Idiopathic Scoliosis
United States6 participantsStarted 2011-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to study a new method of treatment for patients who are diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis and have abnormal and increasing curvature of the spine. The treatment consists of the surgical implantation of a new medical device called the "HemiBridge™ Clip". This medical implant device has never been used in humans. SpineForm, LLC, the developer of the HemiBridgeTM System has designed this scientific clinical trial, to evaluate the safety of the use of this device in humans. Information collected from patients treated with this new device shall be used to determine the initial safety of the new device.
The FDA has approved the use of the HemibridgeTM System for this research study in 6 (six) pediatric patients who have idiopathic scoliosis.
This procedure is intended to stop additional curvature of the spine by redirecting growth of the bones of the spine (vertebrae). To accomplish this, the patient undergoes a surgical procedure to securely attach small metal clips (HemiBridge™ Clips) to the outer side of each vertebra involved in the curvature. The HemiBridge™ Clip forms a "bridge" between each vertebra and is intended to hold the vertebrae in place to prevent the spine from curving any further.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Chronologic age:
. Females pre-menarchal at screening examination
. Bone age as confirmed by radiographs of left hand and wrist according to the "Atlas Matching" method of Greulich and Pyle:
. Skeletal immaturity (Risser grade 0 and the triradiate cartilage is open) as determined by standing, upright PA radiograph. If radiographic Risser grade results are indeterminate, the bone age from the Atlas Matching will prevail.
. Main thoracic Cobb angle of 25° to 40° as determined from standing, upright PA radiographs where the end vertebra are between or including T3 and L1 without wearing a brace
. Clinical diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis with a single main thoracic curve as determined with measurement on standing posterior- anterior PA radiographs.
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.
What they're measuring
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Acute Safety: Incidence, relatedness (relationship to procedure and device), seriousness and severity of Adverse Events By Participant