Vertebroplasty for the Treatment of Fractures Due to Osteoporosis

Completed · Phase 3 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Spinal Fractures, Osteoporosis

In brief

Vertebroplasty is a procedure used to stabilize broken vertebrae, the bones that form the spine. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of vertebroplasty for the treatment of fractures due to osteoporosis.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00068822

Run by

Mayo Clinic

People needed

131

Starts

2003-04-01

Expected to finish

2009-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-09-27

Who can join

Age: 50 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Confirmed osteoporosis or osteopenia by a referring physician and/or medical history and physical exam OR osteopenia on plain film
• Vertebral compression fracture in vertebrae T4 through L5, of less than 1 year old
• Pain not responsive to standard medical therapy
• Current rating for pain intensity of at least 3 on a scale of 0 to 10

You may not qualify if…

• Evidence or suspicion of malignant tumor or spinal canal compromise
• Concomitant hip fracture
• Local or systemic infection
• Uncorrectable bleeding diatheses
• Surgery within the previous 60 days
• Lack of access to telephone
• Inability to communicate in English
• Dementia
• Pregnancy
• Abnormal renal function or anticipated venography
• Conscious sedation is contraindicated for subject

Where it is running

• Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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