Stent screw vs. balloon for spine fracture pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two minimally invasive surgeries—a stent screw or balloon kyphoplasty—to treat painful spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis. It aims to find which approach better relieves pain and restores function in older adults.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older.
- You have 1 to 3 broken bones in your spine (between T5 and L5) due to osteoporosis, not cancer.
- The fracture happened within the last 4 months and is causing severe back pain (at least 7 on a 0–10 pain scale).
- You have not gotten enough relief from non-surgical treatments like rest or pain medication.
- You are healthy enough to undergo spine surgery and can attend follow-up visits for at least a year.
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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