Trial Outcomes & Findings for Safety and Efficacy of the TransDiscal System Versus Medical Management in Treating Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain (NCT NCT01263054)

NCT ID: NCT01263054

Last Updated: 2018-07-10

Results Overview

Visual Analog Scale (NRS) - score range = 0 - 10. "0" corresponds to "no pain" and "10" indicates "worst pain imaginable". The means of these scores and their respective standard deviations are reported for each study group.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

67 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 6 months

Results posted on

2018-07-10

Participant Flow

In this study, 67 subjects were randomized, with 63/67 being treated. Three of the non-treated subjects had exclusion criteria violations, while the fourth subject was not treated for an undisclosed reason. The disposition of subjects in the Participant Flow summary is with respect to the primary outcome.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
TransDiscal System
Kimberly-Clark TransDiscal System in addition to standard medical management TransDiscal System: Surgical Procedure using the TransDiscal System to perform disc biacuplasty.
Medical Management
Standard medical management Medical Management: Standard medical management, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Overall Study
STARTED
29
34
Overall Study
COMPLETED
24
28
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
6

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
TransDiscal System
Kimberly-Clark TransDiscal System in addition to standard medical management TransDiscal System: Surgical Procedure using the TransDiscal System to perform disc biacuplasty.
Medical Management
Standard medical management Medical Management: Standard medical management, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Overall Study
Death
1
0
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
2
2
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
3
Overall Study
Qualification Violation
1
0
Overall Study
Other
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Safety and Efficacy of the TransDiscal System Versus Medical Management in Treating Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
TransDiscal System
n=29 Participants
Kimberly-Clark TransDiscal System in addition to standard medical management TransDiscal System: Surgical Procedure using the TransDiscal System to perform disc biacuplasty.
Medical Management
n=34 Participants
Standard medical management Medical Management: Standard medical management, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Total
n=63 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
34 Participants
n=7 Participants
62 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
41 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11 • n=5 Participants
43 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11 • n=7 Participants
42 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
19 Participants
n=7 Participants
35 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
29 participants
n=5 Participants
34 participants
n=7 Participants
63 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months

Population: Five subjects in the TransDiscal System study arm, and six subjects in the Medical Management study arm did not provide follow-up data.

Visual Analog Scale (NRS) - score range = 0 - 10. "0" corresponds to "no pain" and "10" indicates "worst pain imaginable". The means of these scores and their respective standard deviations are reported for each study group.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TransDiscal System
n=24 Participants
Kimberly-Clark TransDiscal System in addition to standard medical management
Medical Management
n=28 Participants
Standard Medical Management
Change in Average Daily Pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score Between Screening and Follow up.
-2.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.8
-0.56 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months

Visual Analog Scale (NRS) - score range = 0 - 10. "0" corresponds to "no pain" and "10" indicates "worst pain imaginable". The means of these scores and their respective standard deviations are reported for each study group.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TransDiscal System
n=29 Participants
Kimberly-Clark TransDiscal System in addition to standard medical management
Medical Management
n=34 Participants
Standard Medical Management
Percentage of Study Group Subjects With Greater Than 2 Points Decrease or 30% Drop in Average Daily Pain Related Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score.
50 percentage of study group
18 percentage of study group

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months

Population: Five subjects in the TransDiscal System study arm, and seven subjects in the Medical Management study arm did not provide follow-up data.

Short Form 36-PF - score range = 0 - 100. "0" corresponds to "greatest disability" and "100" indicates "no disability". The means of these scores and their respective standard deviations are reported for each study group.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TransDiscal System
n=24 Participants
Kimberly-Clark TransDiscal System in addition to standard medical management
Medical Management
n=27 Participants
Standard Medical Management
Mean Change in Score of Short Form 36-Physical Functioning (SF36-PF) From Screening to 6 Month Follow up Visit
18 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 23
1.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 16

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months

Population: Five subjects in the TransDiscal System study arm, and seven subjects in the Medical Management study arm did not provide follow-up data.

EQ-5d VAS - score range = 0 - 100. "0" corresponds to the "worst imaginable health state" and "100" indicates the "best imaginable health state". The means of these scores and their respective standard deviations are reported for each study group.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TransDiscal System
n=24 Participants
Kimberly-Clark TransDiscal System in addition to standard medical management
Medical Management
n=27 Participants
Standard Medical Management
Mean Change in Score of EuroQuol 5d Visual Analog Scale (EQ-5d VAS) Between Screening and 6 Month Follow up Visit
15 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 42
6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 31

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months

Population: Five subjects in the TransDiscal System study arm, and eight subjects in the Medical Management study arm did not provide follow-up data.

BDI - score range = 0 - 63. "0" corresponds to "minimal depression" and "63" indicates "severe depression". The means of these scores and their respective standard deviations are reported for each study group.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TransDiscal System
n=24 Participants
Kimberly-Clark TransDiscal System in addition to standard medical management
Medical Management
n=26 Participants
Standard Medical Management
Mean Change in Score of Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) Between Screening and 6 Month Follow up Visit
0.39 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 8
-0.23 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months

Population: Six subjects in the TransDiscal System study arm, and seven subjects in the Medical Management study arm did not provide follow-up data.

PGIC - score range = 1 - 7. "1" corresponds to "very much improved" and "7" indicates "very much worse" pertaining to overall activity, symptoms, emotions, and quality of life. The means of these scores and their respective standard deviations are reported for each study group.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TransDiscal System
n=23 Participants
Kimberly-Clark TransDiscal System in addition to standard medical management
Medical Management
n=27 Participants
Standard Medical Management
Mean Change in Score of Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) Between Screening and 6 Month Follow up Visit
-1.7 units on a scale
Standard Error 1.6
0.3 units on a scale
Standard Error 1.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 Months

Population: Five subjects in the TransDiscal System study arm, and seven subjects in the Medical Management study arm did not provide follow-up data.

ODI - score range = 0 - 100. "0" corresponds to "no disability" and "100" indicates the "maximum disability possible". The means of these scores and their respective standard deviations are reported for each study group.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TransDiscal System
n=24 Participants
Kimberly-Clark TransDiscal System in addition to standard medical management
Medical Management
n=27 Participants
Standard Medical Management
Mean Change in Score of Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Between Screening and 6 Month Follow up Visit
-11 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 17
0.22 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7

Adverse Events

TransDiscal System

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 24 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Medical Management

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 23 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
TransDiscal System
n=29 participants at risk
Kimberly-Clark TransDiscal System in addition to standard medical management TransDiscal System: Surgical Procedure using the TransDiscal System to perform disc biacuplasty.
Medical Management
n=34 participants at risk
Standard medical management Medical Management: Standard medical management, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Gastrointestinal disorders
pancreatitis
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Gastrointestinal disorders
abdominal pain upper
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Psychiatric disorders
completed suicide
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Vascular disorders
iliac artery occlusion
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
General disorders
chest pain
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
TransDiscal System
n=29 participants at risk
Kimberly-Clark TransDiscal System in addition to standard medical management TransDiscal System: Surgical Procedure using the TransDiscal System to perform disc biacuplasty.
Medical Management
n=34 participants at risk
Standard medical management Medical Management: Standard medical management, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Ear and labyrinth disorders
vertigo
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Gastrointestinal disorders
constipation
6.9%
2/29 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/34
General disorders
discomfort
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
General disorders
fatigue
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
General disorders
inflammation
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
General disorders
pain
10.3%
3/29 • Number of events 3
8.8%
3/34 • Number of events 3
General disorders
swelling
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Immune system disorders
seasonal allergy
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Infections and infestations
diverticulitis
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Infections and infestations
nasopharyngitis
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
sinusitis
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
upper respiratory tract infection
10.3%
3/29 • Number of events 3
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
herpes zoster
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Infections and infestations
influenza
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
foot fracture
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
accident
6.9%
2/29 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/34
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
fall
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
5.9%
2/34 • Number of events 2
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
head injury
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
road traffic accident
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hypokalemia
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
arthralgia
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
osteoarthritis
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
sacroiliitis
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
muscle spasms
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
5.9%
2/34 • Number of events 2
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
foot deformity
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
intervertebral disc displacement
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
back pain
24.1%
7/29 • Number of events 7
26.5%
9/34 • Number of events 9
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
musculoskeletal pain
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
musculoskeletal stiffness
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
neck pain
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
pain in extremity
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
plantar fasciitis
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
bunion
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
bursitis
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
headache
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
migraine
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
dizziness postural
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Nervous system disorders
parathesia
6.9%
2/29 • Number of events 2
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
sciatica
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Psychiatric disorders
depression
6.9%
2/29 • Number of events 2
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Psychiatric disorders
insomnia
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/34
Renal and urinary disorders
loss of bladder sensation
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
pollakiuria
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1
Vascular disorders
thrombophlebitis
0.00%
0/29
2.9%
1/34 • Number of events 1

Additional Information

Mark Lavigne

Halyard Health, Inc.

Phone: 508-837-1427

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place