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NCT03893110

Carbon PEEK Versus Titanium Pedicle Screws in the Treatment of Spinal Tumors

Withdrawn NA Last updated 30 April 2020
What this trial tests

NA trial testing surgical stabilization of the spine due to primary and secondary spinal tumors in Spinal Tumor. Withdrawn.

Timeline
27 June 2018
Primary endpoint
31 January 2022
31 March 2022

Quick facts

Lead sponsorBalgrist University Hospital
PhaseNA
StatusWithdrawn
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designparallel
Maskingsingle
Primary purposetreatment
Start date27 June 2018
Primary completion31 January 2022
Estimated completion31 March 2022
Sites1 location across Switzerland

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Balgrist University Hospital

Who can join

Adults 18 to 99, any sex, with Spinal Tumor. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

Radiation therapy is a cornerstone in the treatment of spinal neoplasms as radical resections are often limited anatomically. Frequently, a surgical stabilization with implants is required. However, metallic implants not only make the CT-based planning of a subsequent radiation therapy more difficult, but might also have an uncontrolled dose modulating effect in adjuvant radiotherapy. At the spine, radiation is limited by the effective dose posed to the relatively radiosensitive spinal cord. While metallic implants might result in an inhomogeneous and uncontrollable dose distribution due to the interface effect, the use of new radiolucent implants consisting of carbon/polyether ether ketone (PEEK) might allow a more homogeneous and predictable dose distribution. This study aims to evaluate the potential benefits of the use of carbon/PEEK pedicle screws during adjuvant radiation therapy and follow-up imaging of spinal tumors. 60 patients will randomized 1:1 into either treatment arm (Pedicle System Carbon/PEEK vs. Pedicle System Titanium). The feasibility of planning the radiation therapy will be evaluated. The postoperatively administered total radiation dose is documented. The radiological visualization of the area of interest will be evaluated The surgical outcome is evaluated by fusion rate, implant integrity and anchorage. Patients will be followed up for 12 months according to local standards.

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