Clinical Application of a Self Stabilizing Atlantoaxial Fusion Cage (NCT05876611) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Clinical Application of a Self Stabilizing Atlantoaxial Fusion Cage
400 participantsStarted 2023-10-01
Plain-language summary
Conventional open surgery often requires extensive dissection of the muscle insertion points of the suboccipital muscle group during the insertion position and direction of the atlas axis screw, resulting in sustained postoperative occipital neck pain and movement dysfunction. In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art mentioned above, the present invention provides a self stabilizing fusion cage with a wing plate. During surgery, a thinner and smaller screw through the wing plate is used to achieve a secure connection between the atlas axis and the fusion cage. Due to the smaller screw size, the screw placement has higher safety. The purpose of this study is to compare the advantages of using this new fusion cage compared to traditional surgical instruments.
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Inclusion criteria
. Atlantoaxial dislocation
. Agree to use a new self stabilizing atlantoaxial fusion cage for surgery where feasible
. Sign an informed consent form;
Exclusion criteria
. Atlantoaxial dislocation without surgical treatment
. Patients who refuse to participate in this project
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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?
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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
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