Spine surgery's hidden toll on blood vessels revealed
NCT ID NCT06119542
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how major spine surgery damages the protective lining of blood vessels, called the glycocalyx. Researchers will measure a substance called Syndecan-1 in the blood of 30 people before and after surgery. The goal is to understand the extent of this damage and see if it differs between patient groups, such as teens with scoliosis, adults with degenerative spine disease, and cancer patients.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
This study will take place in patients undergoing major spine surgery. As a secondary analysis, patients will be divided in three major groups: * Adolescent idiopathic * Adult degenerative spine disease * Cancer surgery
- Ages
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12 to 75 years
- 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: * Undergoing Major Spine Surgery with estimated blood loss\> 25% of total blood volume * American Society of Anesthesiology status 1-2-3 * Able to comprehend and sign informed consent. * If age \<18 years: parent or legal representative able to comprehend and sign informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Surgery outside of laboratory opening hours * Patients undergoing spine surgery for genetic syndromes/neuromuscular scoliosis
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sandra Giannone
RECRUITINGBologna, BO, 40128, Italy
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