Topping-off technique for lower back arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a 'topping-off' surgical technique for people with arthritis and disc problems in the lower back. If you have tried 3 months of non-surgical treatments without success, this surgery may be an option to relieve pain and improve function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with arthritis of the lower back (degenerative lumbar spondylosis).
- You have tried at least 3 months of non-surgical treatments (like therapy or medicine) without enough relief.
- Your MRI or CT scan shows a bulging or herniated disc at the L4-5 and L5-S1 levels (the last two discs in your spine).
- You do not have severe spine instability, a slipped vertebra, severe osteoporosis, tuberculosis, or a tumor in your spine.
- You do not have uncontrolled heart, liver, or kidney disease that would affect surgery or medications.
- You are able to follow instructions and complete follow-up visits.
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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