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Lumbar Spinal Fusion System

Information source: Biomet, Inc.
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on October 19, 2009
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Degenerative Disc Disease

Phase: N/A

Status: Recruiting

Sponsored by: Biomet, Inc.

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
John Evangelsita, MD, Study Chair, Affiliation: EBI, LLC dba Biomet Spine, Biomet Trauma, Biomet Osteobiologics and Biomet Bracing

Overall contact:
John Evangelista, MD, Phone: 973-299-9300, Ext: 3930, Email: john.evangelista@ebimed.com

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Biomet Lumbar Spinal Fusion System in patients undergoing lumbar fusion surgery.

Clinical Details

Official title: A Prospective Multicenter Lumbar Spine Fusion Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Biomet Lumbar Spinal Fusion System

Study design: Other, Prospective

Primary outcome: Radiographic Fusion

Secondary outcome:

Mean VAS % change from baseline

Oswestry Disability Index % change from baseline

Neurologic Assessment, Maintenance or improvement from baseline

SF-36 % change from baseline

Return to work

Return to normal activity

Narcotic Usage, pre and post-operatively

Serious Surgical Complications

Clinical Success

Detailed description: All subjects enrolled in this study will receive the The Biomet Osteobiologic Treatment System which is comprised of the SpF® Spine Fusion Stimulator and any or all of the following can be utilized in the study: any Pedicle Screw System, a Biomet Biologic Agent and an Interbody Spacer

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: 75 Years. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

1. The subject must, in the investigator's opinion, be psychosocially, mentally, and physically able to fully comply with this protocol including the required follow-up visits, the filling out of required forms, and have the ability to understand and give written informed consent.

2. The subject must be diagnosed with DDD at up to 2 levels from L2-S1 inclusive and undergoing up to 2 level lumbar spinal fusion surgery.

3. Subjects must be between 18 and 75 years of age.

4. The patient must be skeletally mature (epiphyses closed).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Subject is pregnant, lactating or interested in becoming pregnant during the duration of the study.

2. Any active litigation.

3. Subject is currently involved in another investigational study.

4. Subject has a history (present or past) of substance abuse (recreational drugs, prescription drugs or alcohol) that in the investigator's opinion may interfere with protocol assessments and/or with the subject's ability to complete the protocol required follow-up.

5. Subject is incarcerated.

6. More than 2 prior spine surgeries/revision surgeries or any previous spinal fusions at levels being currently treated.

7. Traumatic instability.

8. Any parathyroid or metabolic bone disease.

9. Any active malignancy.

10. Osteopenia/Osteoporosis - All subjects will be screened for osteoporosis using SCORE

(Simple Calculated Osteoporosis Risk Estimation) with a threshold value of 6. All subjects with a SCORE value greater than 6 will be referred for DEXA Scan. Subjects with a T-Score of £-1-2. 5 will be excluded.

Locations and Contacts

John Evangelista, MD, Phone: 973-299-9300, Ext: 3930, Email: john.evangelista@ebimed.com

Orange County Neurosurgical Associates, Laguna Hills, California 92653, United States; Recruiting
Darin Johnson, Phone: 949-588-5800, Email: darineric9@hotmail.com
Robert Jackson, MD, Principal Investigator
Farzad Massoudi, MD, Sub-Investigator

Pinnacle Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Marietta, Georgia 30062, United States; Recruiting
Natalie Clendenon, Phone: 770-926-9112, Email: natalie.clendenon@pinnacle-ortho.com
Craig Chebuhar, MD, Principal Investigator

Orthopedics Northeast, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825, United States; Recruiting
Shelly Murphy, Phone: 260-490-6970, Ext: 3574, Email: mmurphy@orthone.com
Gregory A Hoffman, MD, Principal Investigator
Alan McGee, MD, Sub-Investigator
John Williams, MD, Sub-Investigator

Union Hospital Neurosurgical, Terre Haute, Indiana 47807, United States; Recruiting
Angie Lindley, Phone: 812-238-4555, Email: alindley@uhhg.org
Pradeep Narotam, MD, Principal Investigator

Orthopedic Associates of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525, United States; Recruiting
Michelle Padley, Phone: 616-459-7101, Ext: 797, Email: Mapadley@oamichigan.com
Kenneth J Easton, MD, Principal Investigator
Joseph T Brown, DO, Principal Investigator

Orthopedic Associates of Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan 49444, United States; Recruiting
Jill Welsh, Phone: 231-733-1326, Email: grosema@oamkg.com
Mark J Moulton, MD, Principal Investigator

Family Orthopedic Associates, Flint, Michigan 48507, United States; Recruiting
Kathy Shire, Phone: 810-733-1200, Email: KShire@power-net.net
David Fernandez, MD, Principal Investigator

Northeast Orthopedics, Concord, North Carolina 28025, United States; Recruiting
Kelly Watkins, Phone: 704-262-4192, Email: kewatkins@ctc.net
Michael Getter, MD, Principal Investigator

Orthopedics and Neurological Consultants, Inc, Columbus, Ohio 43212, United States; Recruiting
Courtney Cribbs, Phone: 614-839-2165, Email: buckeye92177@yahoo.com
Ying Chen, MD, Principal Investigator

South Hills Orthopedics, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15243, United States; Recruiting
Jessica Black, Phone: 412-429-0880, Email: jblack@shosa.org
Eric Nabors, MD, Principal Investigator

Houston Spine and Neurosurgery Center, Houston, Texas 77058, United States; Recruiting
Irene Sung, Phone: 281-333-1300, Email: ilssung@hotmail.com
Jeremy Wang, MD, Principal Investigator

Neurological Associates of Waukesha, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188, United States; Recruiting
Anjulie Cerillo, Phone: 262-542-9503, Email: anjuli@neurologicltd.com
Andrew Beykovski, MD, Principal Investigator
Kenneth Reichert, MD, Sub-Investigator
Christopher King, DO, Sub-Investigator
Lynn M Bartyl, MD, Sub-Investigator

Additional Information

Starting date: September 2008
Ending date: March 2013
Last updated: June 26, 2009

Page last updated: October 19, 2009

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