Cost-effectiveness of Small Size Interarcuair Decompression Versus Extended Decompression in Patients With Intermittent Neurogenic Claudication

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

174 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-03-01

Study Completion Date

2024-04-01

Brief Summary

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Rationale: Minimally invasive techniques have gained popularity to decompress lumbar spinal stenosis in the elderly. However, high quality evidence based on randomised controlled trials are not available.

Objective: To investigate whether small size interarcuair decompression is more effective than conventional laminectomy in patients with intermittent neurogenic claudication caused by lumbar spinal stenosis. Study design: Double-blinded multi-centre randomised controlled trial Study population: In total 236 patients are to be included. The inclusion criteria are: subjects \> 40 years of age with at least 12 weeks of complaints of intermittent neurogenic claudication based on MRI confirmed of LSS, with sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language.

Intervention: Small size interarcuair decompression versus conventional laminectomy.

Main study parameters/endpoints: Primary outcome is the Modified Roland Morris Questionnaire. Secondary outcomes are leg pain, back pain and a 6 minute walk test amongst others.

Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation: based on available literature , it is believed that the risks associated with small size interarcuair decompression are no greater than that associated with a laminectomy, although these will be examined.

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Detailed Description

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Intermittent neurogenic claudication (INC) caused by a lumbar spinal canal stenosis (LSS) is the most frequent reason for spinal surgery in the elderly. Multiple, less invasive surgical techniques are applied without sufficient evidence for benefits for patients or society.

The classic symptoms of INC are leg pain, which can be exacerbated with prolonged walking and standing and/or lumbar extension, and is associated with back pain. Severe stenosis is common in the elderly spine with 30.4% of the population having severe stenosis. However, only 17.5% have complaints of INC.

Conservative treatment, such as physical therapy or pain medication, may give some relief of symptoms. However, surgical treatment is considered to be the gold standard for patients with INC caused by LSS. The first technique ever described to widen the lumbar spinal canal is the wide bony decompression (laminectomy), which is still a widely used technique. However, since INC is often accompanied by back pain, and this to post-operative back pain, it is hypothesized that a wide decompression is a ground for potential instability. Hence, less invasive techniques, such as interarcuair decompression, were developed and implemented.

Recent studies claim that a limited bony decompression is the new 'golden standard' therapy for patients with INC. Limited bony decompression is believed to give less muscle damage and thus a faster postoperative recovery. Furthermore, wide bony decompression (such as a laminectomy) is believed to result in lumbar instability and iatrogenic scoliosis. Performing a procedure with potential more complications in a - generally - elderly population could at least be described as doubtful. The assumption is often made that after a wide decompression recurrence of the complaints must be scarce. However, a (cost-) effectiveness study, which evaluates the effectiveness of small bony decompression compared to a 'classical' extensive bony decompression, has not been performed yet. The opinions on this matter are diverse. A laminectomy involves the removal of more bone and structures at the back of the spine which may result in longer hospitalization and loss of productivity, but it could also lead to spinal instability on the long term. However, the risk of an insufficient decompression may be higher, potentially leading to more reoperations.

By the means of this double-blinded, multi-center randomized controlled trial the investigators will determine the (cost-) effectiveness of a limited bony decompression compared to a wide bony decompression in patients with INC.

Conditions

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Stenoses, Spinal

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Small size interarcuair decompression

Patients will undergo small size interarcuair decompression

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

small size interarcuair decompression

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

A median lumbar incision is made and the paravertebral muscles are dissected subperiosteally and retracted unilaterally or bilaterally. Decompression will be applied via decompression of the ligamentum flavum. The lateral recess will be opened bilaterally and a medial facetectomy will be performed in order maintain stability of the segments. Posterior ligaments will be spared. The wound will be closed in layers with or without a suction drain. Patients will be operated with a loupe magnification or microscope depending on the surgeon's preference.

Laminectomy

Patients will undergo laminectomy

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Laminectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

A median lumbar incision is made over the spinous processes, the laminae of the affected level(s) are exposed subperiosteally, and the supraspinous ligament will be incised. The spinous process is removed. The supra and interspinous ligament of the affected level is removed by drill or Kerrison punches. The lamen is removed of the affect level, leaving the facet joint intact. The lateral recess will be opened bilaterally and medial facetectomy will be performed in order to maintain stability of the segments. When a single level stenosis is present (e.g. L4-L5) both laminae L4 and L5 will be removed. The wound will be closed in layers with or without a suction drain. Patients will be operated with loupe magnification or microscope depending surgeon's preference.

Interventions

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small size interarcuair decompression

A median lumbar incision is made and the paravertebral muscles are dissected subperiosteally and retracted unilaterally or bilaterally. Decompression will be applied via decompression of the ligamentum flavum. The lateral recess will be opened bilaterally and a medial facetectomy will be performed in order maintain stability of the segments. Posterior ligaments will be spared. The wound will be closed in layers with or without a suction drain. Patients will be operated with a loupe magnification or microscope depending on the surgeon's preference.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Laminectomy

A median lumbar incision is made over the spinous processes, the laminae of the affected level(s) are exposed subperiosteally, and the supraspinous ligament will be incised. The spinous process is removed. The supra and interspinous ligament of the affected level is removed by drill or Kerrison punches. The lamen is removed of the affect level, leaving the facet joint intact. The lateral recess will be opened bilaterally and medial facetectomy will be performed in order to maintain stability of the segments. When a single level stenosis is present (e.g. L4-L5) both laminae L4 and L5 will be removed. The wound will be closed in layers with or without a suction drain. Patients will be operated with loupe magnification or microscope depending surgeon's preference.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* At least 12 weeks of complaints of INC
* Magnetic resonance imaging showing LSS
* Age \>40 years of age
* Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language
* Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* History of lumbar spine surgery
* \>2 lumbar levels operation or needed discectomy
* Degenerative spondylolisthesis \> grade 1 (on a scale of 1 to 4), scoliosis or disc herniation
* ASA-classification \>3
* Serious psychopathology
* Pregnancy
* Active malignancy
* Plans to move abroad during study period

Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No