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New spinal implant shows promise for chronic back pain

NCT ID NCT04416321

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested a special spinal implant (the Keos Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device) in 25 adults with degenerative disc disease or related spine conditions. The goal was to see how well the device helped bones fuse and how it affected pain and quality of life. Participants had spinal fusion surgery using the device, and results were tracked over time.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Keos Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device (a spinal implant made of PEEK-OPTIMA HA enhanced material)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could provide a safe and effective option for spinal fusion surgery, potentially reducing back pain and improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 25 participants and no comparison group. Results may not apply to all patients, and the device may not perform better than existing options.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

25 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2021

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

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

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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: 1. Aged 18 years of age or older. 2. Primary diagnosis of symptomatic degenerative disc disease (DDD) or symptomatic degenerative disc disease (DDD) with spondylolisthesis (Grade 1), or retrolisthesis, at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. 3. Have discogenic back pain. 4. Suitable for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) surgery. 5. Indicated for surgical treatment with the Keos Lumbar IBFD with autologous bone graft. 6. Completed at least 6 months of conservative non-operative treatment. 7. Female subjects of childbearing age must have a negative pregnancy test. 8. Able to understand this clinical study, co-operate with procedures. 9. Able to give voluntary, written informed consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Not undergone previous spinal surgery at the affected disc level(s). 2. Evidence of tumour and/or malignant disease. 3. Known osteoporosis or severe osteopenia. 4. Known rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis or who are immunocompromised. 5. Known allergy to the material used in the instrumentation. 6. Evidence of an active infection. 7. Any conditions outlined as contraindicated in the Instructions for Use. 8. Receiving any drug treatment that may affect bone metabolism. 9. Female subjects who are pregnant or lactating. 10. Current smokers or have stopped smoking less than 6 months ago. 11. Known drug or alcohol abusers. 12. Currently enrolled in a clinical study.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster

    Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17601, United States

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