RecruitingNot Applicable

3D Printing in Preoperative Planning in Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Trauma

Czechia16 participantsStarted 2026-07-07

Plain-language summary

Case series of 16 patients with lower lumbar or lower thoracic traumatic injuries treated with pedicle screw fixation. Patients were divided into two groups (n≈8 per group). The control group underwent standard fluoroscopy-controlled pedicle screw fixation with conventional preoperative CT planning. The experimental group underwent identical fluoroscopy-controlled fixation with preoperative planning using a patient-specific 3D-printed model.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Single vertebra AO A2-A4 thoracic or lumbar spine fracture indicated for spine fixation. Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological impairment caused by the fracture.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Blood Loss

Timeframe: Peroperative (during surgery)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07727161

SponsorMasarykova Nemocnice v Usti nad Labem, Krajska Zdravotni a.s.

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-03-15

Contact for this trial

Marek Zrzavecky, M.D.

+420 775 714 266 marek.zrzavecky@kzcr.eu

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Single vertebra AO A2-A4 thoracic or lumbar spine fracture indicated for spine fixation. Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological impairment caused by the fracture.