Study of posterior neck and upper-back spine fixation systems
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies specific surgical hardware used to stabilize the back of the neck and upper back during spine surgery. It may help surgeons compare outcomes for people needing fixation for trauma, instability, failed prior fusion, tumors, or certain degenerative conditions.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older when you sign consent
- Plan to have posterior (back-of-the-neck/upper-back) spine fixation surgery from the skull base down to C1–C7 and/or T1–T3
- Your surgery is for one of these reasons: trauma/fracture or dislocation, instability/deformity, failed prior fusion, cervical spine tumor, or certain degenerative problems causing nerve/muscle symptoms
- Your surgeon plans to use one of these systems: Vuepoint II OCT or Reline-C
- You must be medically cleared for surgery and be willing to sign informed consent
- You must not be actively smoking within 6 weeks of surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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