Evaluation of Radiculitis Following Use of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 for Interbody Arthrodesis in Spinal Surgery

April 14, 2022 updated by: Ahmad Nassr, Mayo Clinic

Prospective Evaluation of Radiculitis Following Use of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 for Interbody Arthrodesis in Spinal Surgery

Clinician directed use of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) in ways other than FDA approved, has increased recently due to the morbidity associated with harvest of iliac crest bone graft in spinal arthrodesis procedures. FDA approved for the use in anterior lumbar fusions with LT Cage, other clinical applications of these proteins is becoming widely adopted due to their effectiveness in forming bone and facilitating fusion. Clinicians have realized while these proteins are potent stimulators of bone formation there have been anecdotal reports of increased rates of radicular pain in the postoperative period when used in interbody arthrodesis procedures. Speculation as to the mechanism of this radiculitis is postulated to be due to the inflammatory effects of these proteins. Excess bone overgrowth around the spinal nerves in proximity to the fusion cage has been reported. No prospective studies have been performed assessing the incidence and etiology of this complication. The investigators propose a prospective study evaluating the incidence of this complication as well as postoperative imaging studies to help determine whether bony overgrowth is indeed occurring adjacent to the effected spinal nerves.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

103

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Minnesota
      • Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
        • Mayo Clinic

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients age 18-75 with lumbar degenerative conditions including degenerative disk disease, spondylolisthesis with significant back and or leg complaints that have failed greater than 6 weeks of conservative therapy that are felt to be candidates for posterior lumbar instrumented fusion with transforaminal interbody fusion (TLIF).

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • male or female age 18-75
  • candidate for TLIF
  • Lumbar levels L1-S1

Exclusion Criteria:

  • more than 3 TLIF levels
  • had a previous fusion attempt at involved level(s)
  • had more than 2 previous open, lumbar spine procedures at the involved level(s)
  • currently implanted with anterior instrumentation at the involved level(s)
  • BMI >40
  • active localized or systemic infection
  • presence of a disease entity or condition which significantly affects the possibility of bony fusion
  • has immunosuppressive disorder actively requiring treatment
  • pregnant or interested in becoming pregnant during the study
  • has a known sensitivity to device materials
  • mentally incompetent or is a prisoner
  • currently a participant in another study for the same indications

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Bone morphogenetic protein within an interbody cage
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion with the use of BMP
Other bone grafting techniques within cage (non-BMP)
Use of iliac crest autograft, allograft, or local autogenous bone grafting within the cage during Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ahmad Nassr, M.D., Mayo Clinic

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 21, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

April 21, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 23, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 24, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

September 25, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 15, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 14, 2022

Last Verified

April 1, 2022

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 08-008802

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