Tissue Collection for Understanding Intervertebral Disc Degeneration and Back Pain

Status unconfirmed

Conditions studied: Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, Back Pain

In brief

The purpose of the research is to collect and examine spinal disc and ligament tissues to see if there are any biological markers that can be correlated with MRI images to help us learn more about causes of back pain. Spinal discs are the pillow-like cushions between the bones of the spine. They act as shock-absorbers for the spine. Spinal ligaments support the disc structure during movement.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01633034

Run by

Northwell Health

People needed

200

Starts

2011-01-01

Expected to finish

2025-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2024-03-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 years of age or older
• Patients requiring surgery in lumbar spine region (L1-L2 to L5-S1)
• Potential procedures: Spinal stenosis, discectomy, laminectomy, lumbar fusion, disc herniation.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients requiring revision surgery in lumbar spine
• Patients who have had a discography procedure performed at the same disc level as the one being operated on.
• Known inflammatory conditions- Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Discitis, Gout, Ankylosing spondylitis, and other infections.
• Oncologic conditions- any history of cancer of any type.

Where it is running

• North Shore University Hospital — Manhasset, New York, United States
• Lenox Hill Hospital — Manhattan, New York, United States

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