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REFINE Study: A Study In a Novel Interspinous Fusion Device In Subjects With Low Back Pain

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllPacific Research Institute
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the use of Aurora Spine ZIP™ MIS Interspinous Fusion System and bone graft material in fusion in patients with chronic low back pain that present with degenerative disc disease with concurrent neurogenic claudication.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects enrolled in this study must meet ALL of the following inclusion criteria: 1. Subject must provide written informed consent prior to any clinical study-related procedure. 2. Subject is at least 18 years or older at the time of enrollment, skeletal mature. 3. Subject has 1-2 symptomatic lumbar degenerative disease at adjacent level, T12-S1, with or without grade I spondylolisthesis (confirmed by history and radiographic studies). 4. MRI within 12 months prior to the procedure with at least mild to moderate spinal stenosis at the index treatment level 5. Subject has undergone at least 3 months of non-operative treatment. 6. Subject presents with ZCQ physical function ≥ 2.0 at baseline. 7. Subject reports relief from lumbar flexion and/or sitting. 8. Subject has baseline VAS of back and/or leg pain standing or walking ≥ 50mm. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects enrolled in this study must NOT meet any of the following exclusion criteria: 1. Subject is unable to provide written informed consent. 2. Subject has had previous lumbar spine surgery at the intended treatment level (e.g., laminectomy or fusion). 3. Subject has a grade II or greater spondylolisthesis on flexion and extension radiographs with 3mm instability. 4. Subject has confirmed or suspected osteoporosis or osteopenia. 5. Subject is enrolled, or intends to participate, in a clinical drug and/or device study (investigational device, investigational drug, new indication for a device or drug, or additional testing beyond standard of care procedures) which could confound the results of this trial as determined by the investigator. 6. Presence of other anatomic or comorbid conditions, or other medical, social, or psychological conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, could limit the subject's ability to participate in the clinical investigation or to comply with follow-up requirements. 7. Subject is pregnant or nursing.
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What it tests

  • Interspinous Fusion
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Where

10 sites
Evolve Restorative Center
Santa Rosa, United States
The Raso Pain Center
Jupiter, United States
Koga Neurosurgery
Slidell, United States
National Spine and Pain Centers
Oxon Hill, United States
Comprehensive & Interventional Pain Management
Henderson, United States
Nevada Advanced Pain Specialists
Reno, United States
Reno Tahoe Pain Associates
Reno, United States
The Pain Management Center
Voorhees Township, United States

…and 2 more on ClinicalTrials.gov.

🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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