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Spinal fracture study: which injection technique works best?

NCT ID NCT07198776

Symptom relief Sponsor: Igor Movrin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at two methods of injecting bone cement into fractured vertebrae in elderly patients with osteoporosis. 196 patients were randomly assigned to receive either a one-sided or two-sided injection. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and improves daily function. Results will help doctors choose the best technique for these common, painful fractures.

What this could mean

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Active substance
PMMA cement injection (vertebroplasty)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that one technique (unilateral or bilateral) provides better pain relief and faster recovery for elderly patients with spinal fractures.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but it is relatively small (196 patients) and focused on a specific procedure. Results may not apply to all fracture types or patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

196 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2022

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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* Age ≥65 years * Single-level painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) confirmed radiologically * Acute fracture (\<6 weeks) * Failure of conservative therapy * Ability to provide written informed consentlusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria: * Active infection * Coagulopathy * Burst fracture with retropulsion * Neurological deficit * Malignancy-related fracture

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Conditions

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spinal fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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Osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Medical Center Maribor, Department of Traumatology

    Maribor, 2000, Slovenia

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