Vertebral Augmentation and Percutaneous Fixation for Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Requiring Corp… (NCT07645092) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Vertebral Augmentation and Percutaneous Fixation for Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Requiring Corpectomy
30 participantsStarted 2026-06-15
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates minimally invasive vertebral augmentation combined with percutaneous fixation for the treatment of severe thoracolumbar burst fractures. Traditionally, fractures with a Load Sharing Classification (LSC) score ≥7 require corpectomy, which is associated with significant morbidity. Newer techniques, such as vertebral expansion devices, may restore vertebral height and alignment while reducing the need for invasive anterior procedures. This study aims to assess their effectiveness in this population.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patient at the time of the fracture.
* Patient who underwent posterior fixation (+1/-1 levels) combined with anterior vertebral augmentation:
Fracture with a Load Sharing Classification (LSC) score ≥ 7 Single vertebral level involved Percutaneous surgery
* Preoperative CT scans (thoracic and lumbar spine)
* Postoperative CT scans (thoracic and lumbar spine)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision, or persons under legal protection measures.
* Non-inclusion criteria include:
Performance of a laminectomy Pathological fractures Fractures classified as type C or B2 according to the AO Spine classification Presence of severe scoliosis Neurological deficit More than one vertebral fracture
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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Evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes of thoracolumbar burst fractures (LSC ≥7) treated with vertebral augmentation and percutaneous fixation.