Vertebral column disorder

This study tests a single injection of a drug called AGA111 given directly into the spine during back fusion surgery for people with degenerative disc disease. The goal is to see if it helps the bones heal together more successfully and improves pain and function. About 412 adult…

This early-stage study tested combining targeted spine radiation with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in people with advanced spinal tumors pressing on the spinal cord. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if this treatment approac…

This study tested a special bone graft material (MatriBONE mixed with the patient's own bone marrow) for spinal fusion surgery in people with painful degenerative back problems. The goal was to see how well the bones fused together after 12 months. However, the trial was stopped …

This study tested whether injections of MYOBLOC (botulinum toxin type B) can safely reduce muscle tightness in the arm and hand of adults with spasticity caused by stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, or other conditions. The trial planned to enroll about 300 participants bu…

This study tested whether the statin drug rosuvastatin, taken daily with supplements, could improve bone density and reduce heart disease risk in adults with long-term spinal cord injury. Only 8 people enrolled before the trial was stopped early. Participants received either rosu…

This study looked at a disc replacement device called CerPass for people with a damaged disc in their neck. It aimed to see if the device could reduce pain and improve movement without needing further surgery. Only 2 people joined before the study was stopped early, so results ar…

This study aimed to compare a man-made bone graft material called Virtuos against using the patient's own bone for lumbar spine fusion surgery in people with degenerative disc disease. The goal was to see if Virtuos could achieve similar fusion rates at 12 and 24 months. However,…

This study tested a special seat cushion (GASPARD®) that measures pressure and sends alerts to a smartphone to help prevent pressure sores in people with spinal cord injuries. The trial included 134 participants who used manual wheelchairs. Unfortunately, the study was terminated…

This study compared two pain medications—Ultracet (tramadol/acetaminophen) and Voltaren (diclofenac)—in people with ankylosing spondylitis who were already taking disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). The goal was to see which one worked better for pain relief over 8 w…

This study looked at whether a non-invasive brain stimulation method called tDCS, when added to standard physical therapy, could improve arm and hand function in people with recent spinal cord injuries. The trial included 13 participants with neck-level injuries who were between …

This study tested whether personalized fitness training could improve heart and lung fitness in people with incomplete spinal cord injury during early rehabilitation. Nineteen participants were assigned to either personalized training sessions or usual care for six weeks. The stu…

This study tested whether 12 weeks of rowing exercise with electrical stimulation to move paralyzed legs could reduce nerve pain and brain inflammation in people with spinal cord injury. The study enrolled 13 adults with recent spinal cord injury. Researchers measured pain, brain…

This small pilot study looked at whether adding functional electrical stimulation (FES) to reconstructive hand surgery can improve muscle strength and hand function in people with tetraplegia (paralysis of arms and legs). Fifteen adults with spinal cord injuries were enrolled. Th…

This study tested a device that sends electrical stimulation through the skin to the spinal cord, aiming to reduce muscle spasticity and improve movement in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. Twelve participants received repeated sessions of the stimulation. The goal was …

This study tested whether qigong, a practice of gentle movements and focused breathing, could reduce nerve pain in adults with spinal cord injury. About 23 people with chronic pain participated. The trial was stopped early, so the full effects are unclear.

This study looked at the VERTICALE Cervical System, a device used to stabilize the spine during surgery. Researchers planned to track neck disability in patients with conditions like degenerative disc disease or trauma. Only 4 patients were enrolled before the study was terminate…

This early-phase study tested whether breathing mild low-oxygen air (acute intermittent hypoxia) combined with hand exercise training could improve grip and pinch strength in people with chronic cervical spinal cord injury. The study also tested the drug D-cycloserine to see if i…

This study looked at whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique called iTMS, combined with hand exercises, could help people with spinal cord injury regain grasping ability. Researchers measured changes in brain signals and hand strength. The trial was terminated…

This study was a registry that planned to follow 234 adults undergoing spine fusion surgery for conditions like spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease. Researchers aimed to compare different surgical techniques and track long-term outcomes, including pain, function, and wh…

This early study tested an optical 3D scanner designed to help surgeons align spine anatomy during operations. The goal was to see if the scanner could accurately match a patient's spine to pre-surgery MRI or CT scans. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the study was termin…

This study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …