Carbon fiber screws vs titanium for spine surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares a new carbon fiber screw system to standard titanium screws for people needing spinal fusion surgery to treat degenerative spine conditions. It aims to see which type of screw works better for pain and stability.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a degenerative spine problem or slippage of the spine bones that requires surgery to fuse one or two spinal levels.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can understand and sign a consent form, and attend follow-up visits for at least a year.
- You do not have bone diseases like Paget's disease, brittle bone disease, or other metabolic bone conditions.
- You are not pregnant, do not have active cancer, an active spine infection, or a metal allergy.
- You are not obese, do not abuse alcohol or drugs, and are not taking medications that affect bone healing.
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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