Bone cement screws vs. special screws for weak spine bones
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of screws used to fix spine fractures or instability in people with brittle bones (osteoporosis). One type uses bone cement to strengthen the screw, and the other uses a special hollow screw. The goal is to see which method works better for reducing pain and stabilizing the spine.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have osteoporosis confirmed by a bone density (DEXA) scan (T-score of -2.5 or lower).
- You must have a painful spine issue—like a fracture, instability, or a compression fracture—that has not gotten better with rest or medicine.
- You cannot have a healed fracture that responds to non-surgical treatment.
- You cannot have uncontrolled bleeding problems or an active infection in your spine.
- Your spine deformity must be less than 30 degrees, and the collapsed vertebra must be less than 70% collapsed.
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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