Comparison of Rigid and Non-Rigid Interbody Fusion Device for Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease in Adults

NCT ID: NCT04550923

Last Updated: 2024-05-24

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

180 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-12-03

Study Completion Date

2025-06-30

Brief Summary

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Rigid interbody fusion device in bulk configuration has been widely used in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery. It is a randomized, prospective, multicenter clinical study to compare rigid and non-rigid fusion device in ACDF for cervical degenerative disc disease.

Detailed Description

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This study is a randomized, prospective, multicenter clinical trial comparing rigid (PEEK) interbody fusion device with non-rigid (Titanium Alloy, Z-Brace, Baui Biotech) interbody fusion device in ACDF surgery at 11 clinical sites. ACDF was performed with stand-alone interbody fusion device and artificial bone graft (hydroxyapatite/tricalcium phosphate). Patients have 1-level or 2-level cervical degenerative disc disease approved for ACDF surgery by National Health Insurance, which is the blind, third-party, administrative approved and insurance reimbursement for surgical indication. Total 180 patients were enrolled, and 180 patients were randomized into either investigational device (non-rigid) group or the control (rigid) group in a 2:1 ratio. After confirming a patient's eligibility and having the patient sign an informed consent form, the site investigator or study coordinator call the coordinator at National Taiwan University Hospital for the randomization. Each patient will be then assigned to 1 of the treatment group according to a randomized schedule. Patient were evaluated preoperatively, one month postoperatively, and 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months postoperatively. Measured outcomes included overall success, Neck Disability Index (NDI), VAS neck and arm pain, adjacent range of motion, patient satisfaction, anxiety score, SF-12 MCS/PCS, major complications, subsequent surgery rate, and subsidence and fusion rate on radiological examinations. The primary endpoint was a FDA composite definition of success comprising clinical improvement and absence of major complications and secondary surgery events.

Conditions

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Cervical Disc Degeneration

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Total 180 patients were enrolled, and 180 patients were randomized into either investigational device (non-rigid) group or the control (rigid) group in a 2:1 ratio.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Investigational device (non-rigid) group

Use non-rigid (Titanium Alloy, Z-Brace, Baui Biotech) interbody fusion device.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Z-Brace interbody fusion device

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Use non-rigid (Titanium Alloy, Z-Brace, Baui Biotech) interbody fusion device in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery

Control device (rigid) group

Use rigid (PEEK) interbody fusion device .

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

PEEK interbody fusion device

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Use rigid (PEEK) interbody fusion device in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery

Interventions

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Z-Brace interbody fusion device

Use non-rigid (Titanium Alloy, Z-Brace, Baui Biotech) interbody fusion device in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

PEEK interbody fusion device

Use rigid (PEEK) interbody fusion device in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Age 20 - 69 years;
2. Symptomatic cervical degenerative disc disease in one or two levels between C3-7 with radiculopathy or myeloradiculopathy and/or decrease muscle strength and/or abnormal sensation and/or abnormal reflexes;
3. Deficit confirmed by CT, MRI, or X-ray;
4. NDI Score of ≥ 30/100;
5. Unresponsive to non-operative treatment of at least 6 weeks or presence of progressive symptoms or signs of nerve root/spinal cord compression despite continued non-operative treatment;
6. No prior surgical procedures at the operative level and non-prior fusions at any cervical level;
7. Physically and mentally able and willing to comply with the protocol;
8. Signed informed consent;

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patient does not meet the indication of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), which is under the surveillance. (Surgical indication of ACDF is approved by National Health Insurance Administration Ministry of Health and Welfare, a blinded third-party authority).
2. More than two vertebral levels required surgery;
3. Immobile levels between C1 and C7 from any cause;
4. Any prior surgery at the operative level or any prior fusion at any cervical level;
5. T-score less than -1.5 (osteoporosis evaluation)
6. Paget's disease, osteomalacia, or any other metabolic bone disease other than osteoporosis;
7. Active infection of surgical site or history of anticipated treatment for systemic infection including HIV
8. Active malignancy: a history of any invasive malignancy (except carcinoma in situ and non-melanoma skin cancer), unless treated with curative intent with no clinical signs or symptoms of malignancy in the past 5 years;
9. Marked instability of the cervical spine on resting lateral or flexion-extension radiographs;
10. Known allergy to device materials including titanium or polyetheretherketone (PEEK);
11. Segmental kyphosis of greater than 11 degrees at treatment or adjacent levels
12. Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or other autoimmune disease;
13. Any diseases or conditions that would preclude accurate clinical evaluation;
14. Daily, high-dose oral and/or inhaled steroid or a history of chronic use of high dose steroids;
15. Body Mass Index (BMI) \> 35
16. Smoking more than one pack of cigarettes per day;
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

69 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Baui Biotech Co., Ltd.

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

National Taiwan University Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Chung Shan Medical University Hospital

Taichung, South Dist., Taiwan

Site Status RECRUITING

Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital

New Taipei City, Taishan District, Taiwan

Site Status RECRUITING

Taipei Municipal Wan Fang Hospital

Taipei, Wenshan Dist., Taiwan

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch

Douliu, Yunlin County, Taiwan

Site Status RECRUITING

Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital,Ministry of Health and Welfare

New Taipei City, Zhonghe District, Taiwan

Site Status RECRUITING

MacKay Memorial Hospital

Taipei, Zhongshan, Taiwan

Site Status RECRUITING

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Zhongzheng Dist., Taiwan

Site Status RECRUITING

National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch

Hsinchu, , Taiwan

Site Status RECRUITING

China Medical University Hospital

Taichung, , Taiwan

Site Status RECRUITING

Jen-Ai Hospital Dali Branch

Taichung, , Taiwan

Site Status RECRUITING

National Cheng Kung University Hospital

Tainan City, , Taiwan

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Min-Sheng General Hospital

Taoyuan District, , Taiwan

Site Status RECRUITING

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Taoyuan District, , Taiwan

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Countries

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Taiwan

Central Contacts

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Dar-Ming Lai

Role: CONTACT

+886-2312-3456 ext. 65078

Fon-Yih Tsuang

Role: CONTACT

+886-972651142

Facility Contacts

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Se-Yi Chen

Role: primary

Wei-Lung Tseng

Role: primary

+886-905301906

Yi-Jie Kuo

Role: primary

Ming-Hong Chen

Role: backup

Yuan-Sen Chen

Role: primary

+886-5-5323911

Chang-Jung Chiang

Role: primary

Hsu-Chao Chen

Role: primary

+886-936099219

Dar-Ming Lai

Role: primary

+88623123456 ext. 65078

Fon-Yih Tsuang

Role: backup

+886972651142

Huan-Chih Wang

Role: primary

+886-972654379

Chao-Hsuan Chen

Role: primary

+886-4-22052121

Sung-Tai Wei

Role: backup

+886-4-22052121

Yu-Tung Shih

Role: primary

Cheng-Li Lin

Role: primary

Shao Hua Ko

Role: primary

+886-975082212

Ming Yuan Chang

Role: backup

+886-966500038

Yu-Cheng Yeh

Role: primary

03-319-6200

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Other Identifiers

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202006012RIPD

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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