Prospective i-FactorTM Analysis Fusion Rate and Quality of Life

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorComplejo Asistencial Universitario de León Urgencias

About this trial

Adult spinal deformity surgery is a complex procedure that involves many risks and complications. Bone grafts and bone substitutes are essential to achieve fusion and manage stability in spinal surgery.

Autologous bone has been considered the "gold-standard" for obtaining a spinal fusion. However, the source from which to obtain it is limited. Furthermore, the problems of bone quality in patients with osteoporosis and the morbidity have forced the orthopedic community to seek other options.

I-Factor ™ Bone Graft (Cerapedics, Inc., Westminster, CO) is a compound formed by peptide P-15 bound to an anorganic bone mineral of bovine origin that is composed of porous and smooth hydroxyapatite (ABM) particles.

In the literature there are no articles which identify bone formation with the i-Factor ™ graft in more than 4 instrumented levels, therefore the development of this study will allow assessing the fusion rate and quality of life of patients, which could lead to an improvement in the management and decision-making of surgical procedures, as well as better control of healthcare spending

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients of legal age.

Patients diagnosed with adult deformity, whether due to scoliosis, imbalance, thoracolumbar curves, etc. In which the minimum number of levels to be instrumented is 5, that is, 4 intervertebral discs.

Patients who provide their informed consent in writing. (In the event that the patient's circumstances do not allow him to grant consent, this may be provided by the legal representative).

Present radiological tests, computed tomography and / or magnetic resonance imaging prior to surgery.

Disqualifiers

Patients who are expected to be unavailable for follow-up.

Patients with mental disabilities that make it difficult for them to fill in the questionnaires.

Patients who have had other types of implants placed, other than Cobalt Chrome bars and Titanium screws and interbody cages.

Patients who are going to have cemented and / or expansive screws, Peek boxes or another type of material other than Titanium.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • i-FactorTM Bone graft

Treatment groups

128 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups