New study tracks neck surgery success with spacers
NCT ID NCT04041583
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how well the bones in the neck fuse together after a type of back surgery called posterior cervical fusion, where small spacers are placed between the joints. About 45 adults with neck problems from aging will be followed for up to 2 years after their surgery. Researchers will check medical records and do an extra CT scan at 2 years to measure bone healing and spine alignment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 45 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2019
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients undergoing posterior cervical arthrodesis procedures for spondylosis supplemented with CIS involving three or more segmental levels in the subaxial cervicothoracic spine (between C2-upper thoracic)
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 18 years old * Symptomatic multi-level degenerative spondylosis necessitating posterior cervical arthrodesis in the subaxial cervicothoracic spine (between C2-upper thoracic). * Surgery performed within the Department of Neurological Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) Exclusion Criteria: * Traumatic injury * Co-morbidity requiring medication use that may interfere with bone or soft tissue healing (i.e., high dose oral or parenteral glucocorticoids, immunosuppressive agents, methotrexate) - at discretion of investigator * Severe co-morbidities (e.g., heart, respiratory, or renal disease) * Recent (\<3 yrs) or co-incident spinal tumor or infection * Concurrent involvement in another investigational drug or device study that could confound study data * History of substance abuse (recreational drugs, prescription drugs or alcohol) that could interfere with protocol assessments and/or with the subject's ability to complete the protocol required follow-up * Subjects who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next 24 months * Prisoner
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Locations
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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