TerminatedNot Applicable

CARES Lumbar Artificial Disc Registry

Stopped: Low enrollment and follow-up data on enrolled patients.

120 participantsStarted 2007-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the registry is to assess outcomes following treatment with lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) in patients outside the clinical trial setting.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Treated with the lumbar TDR. * Signed IRB approved consent document. Key Exclusion Criteria: * None known.

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

Change in Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Score

Timeframe: 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months post operative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02139527

SponsorDePuy Spine

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2009-08

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