Post-market Observational Clinical Study With the CE-marked Implantable Class IIb Medical Device "ITC CERVICAL"

July 27, 2026 updated by: MT Ortho s.r.l.

The goal of this observational post-market study is to evaluate the clinical performance and safety of the ITC CERVICAL device, a CE-marked implantable cervical interbody fusion cage, in adult patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for symptomatic cervical degenerative disc disease.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

  1. Does the ITC CERVICAL device improve neck disability and pain after surgery?
  2. Does the device demonstrate adequate radiological performance in terms of cervical alignment, implant stability, and fusion-related outcomes?
  3. Is the device safe when used according to its intended purpose? Researchers will review retrospective clinical and radiological data from patients previously treated with the ITC CERVICAL device between 2020 and 2024. The outcomes assessed will include neck disability, pain intensity, neurological function, general health status, cervical lordosis, implant subsidence or migration, need for revision surgery, and the occurrence of adverse events.

Participants included in the study are adult patients who previously underwent two- or three-level ACDF surgery with implantation of the ITC CERVICAL device as part of routine clinical care. Clinical data collected before surgery, within 5 days after surgery, and at 3 months follow-up will be analyzed to assess the device's clinical benefits and safety profile.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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32

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Italy
    • Catania
      • Misterbianco, Catania, Italy, 95045
        • "Humanitas" Istituto Clinico Catanese S.p.a.
    • Siracusa
      • Melilli, Siracusa, Italy, 96010
        • Istituto Ortopedico "Villa Salus" Innocenzo

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The subjects involved are patients with cervical disc disease or symptomatic degenerative disc disease, stenosis, radiculopathy and/or spondylosis, treated with cervical cages, aged >18 years

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • The participant must be able to understand the nature, objectives, risks, and benefits of the study and provide free and informed consent, in accordance with current regulations.
  • Patients undergoing primary ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion) at two or three (contiguous) levels between C2 and C7
  • Diagnosis of symptomatic degenerative disc disease, including: myelopathy, radiculopathy, myeloradiculopathy, stenosis, herniated nucleus pulposus, spondylosis, osteophyte complexes, and foraminal stenosis
  • Availability and reliability of the neurological examination and pre- and post-operative clinical and radiological data and medical history
  • Adults (>18 years) treated between 2020 and 2024

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergoing primary ACDF on a single level between C2 and C7
  • History of previous surgeries in the anatomical area of interest

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Time Frame: From enrollment (which corresponds with the performance of the surgery) within 3 months of the surgery
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a patient-reported outcome measure assessing neck-related disability. The questionnaire consists of 10 items, each scored from 0 to 5, for a total score ranging from 0 to 50. Higher scores indicate greater disability and therefore a worse outcome. The study will evaluate the change in NDI score between baseline (time of surgery/enrollment) and 3 months after surgery.
From enrollment (which corresponds with the performance of the surgery) within 3 months of the surgery

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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MT Ortho s.r.l.

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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May 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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July 24, 2026

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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July 24, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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April 22, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 22, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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April 29, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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July 28, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 27, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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July 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • SN2COOS25072002

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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