Neuromarker S-100B as Diagnostic Tool (SpineSurgery)

November 20, 2013 updated by: Harald Wolf, MD, Medical University of Vienna

Elevated Levels of S-100B and Neuron-specific Enolase (NSE) in Spine Surgery: A Comparison of Serum Levels With Surgery for Long-bone Fractures

The hypothesis of this study is to find evidence if there is an influence of spine surgery on the serum levels of two proteins secreted from neuronal cells.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

The question, if there is an effect on the cerebrospinal system during spine surgery, which can be traced by monitoring serum levels of neuromarkers is not yet answered. This study has its background from other studies on patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), in whom elevated serum levels of the two neuromarkers S-100B and NSE are associated with injury severity, neuronal damage, brain, tissue damage, and outcome. Patients undergoing spine surgery with or without pre-existing traumatic neurologic symptoms are planned to be the study cohort. Pre- and postoperatively the serum levels of S-100B and NSE are obtained and are statistically compared with patients undergoing other types of bone-related surgery.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Vienna, Austria, A-1090
        • Medical University of Vienna

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with spine fractures undergoing spine surgery for fracture stabilization

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • spine fracture

Exclusion Criteria:

  • additional traumatic brain injury
  • fractures of the long bones
  • polytrauma
  • severely injured patients

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Spine surgery
Patients undergoing spine surgery
Bone surgery
Patients undergoing bone surgery for fracture treatment other than spine fractures

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
S-100B levels
Time Frame: 4 hours
average timeframe between blood withdrawal (twice, pre-and post-operatively)
4 hours

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Harald Wolf, M.D., Medical University of Vienna, Department for Trauma Surgery

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 23, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 24, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

April 25, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 21, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 20, 2013

Last Verified

November 1, 2013

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • Wolf-6

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