New putty could help fuse spine bones better in back surgery
NCT ID NCT07017634
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new material called Novosis Putty used during spinal fusion surgery for people with degenerative disc disease in the lower back. The putty is meant to help the bones fuse together more successfully. About 316 adults who have not improved with other treatments will be randomly assigned to receive either the new putty or a standard bone graft. The main goal is to see if the putty leads to better fusion, less pain, and fewer complications over 12 months.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 316 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2031
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 to 80 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Has a primary diagnosis of symptomatic lumbar degeneration with or without foraminal or recess stenosis of the lumbar confirmed by subject history and radiographic imaging (CT, MRI, X-rays) with no more than a Grade 2 (≤50% translation) spondylolisthesis. Symptomatic lumbar degeneration (L1 to S1) that may be associated with a co-morbid condition. * Has a history of failure conservative treatment (e.g. bed rest, physical therapy, medications, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), manipulation, and/or spinal injections) for at least 6 months * Has preoperative Oswestry Disability Index score ≥ 40/100 at baseline * Male or Female, 21-80 years of age and skeletally mature at the time of surgery * Psychosocially, mentally and physically able to fully comply with this protocol including adhering to follow-up schedule and requirements and filling out forms * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous instrumented surgery (i.e.: anterior disc replacement, spinal fusion, interspinous device, etc.) at the index lumbar level or an adjacent level; * Degenerative or lytic spondylolisthesis greater than Grade 2 (50% translation); * Active malignancy: A patient with a history of any invasive malignancy (except non-melanoma skin cancer), unless he/she has been treated with curative intent and there have been no clinical signs or symptoms of the malignancy for at least 5 years; * Any degenerative muscular or neurological condition that would interfere with evaluation of outcomes, including but not limited to Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or multiple sclerosis; * Has chronic or acute renal and/or hepatic impairment and/or failure or prior history of renal and/or hepatic parenchymal disease; * Lactating, pregnant or interested in becoming pregnant in the next 3 years; * Is currently participating in an investigational therapy (device and/or pharmaceutical) within 30 days prior to entering the study or such treatment is planned during the 24 months following enrollment into the study. * Known hypersensitivity or allergy to any components of the study treatments inclusive of hypersensitivity or allergy to any BMP-2 type recombinant proteins or peptides.
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
10 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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American Neurospine Institute, PLLC
RECRUITINGFrisco, Texas, 75034, United States
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LSU Health
RECRUITINGShreveport, Louisiana, 71101, United States
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Paradigm Health System / Sterling Surgical Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSlidell, Louisiana, 70809, United States
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The Ohio State University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGDublin, Ohio, 43016, United States
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The Spine Center of Louisiana
RECRUITINGBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States
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Thomas Jefferson University - Department of Neurological Surgery
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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UC Davis
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95816, United States
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
RECRUITINGLittle Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
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University of Miami
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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West Virginia University - Department of Orthopaedics
RECRUITINGMorgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States
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