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Randomized Controlled Trial of Open Stabilisation Versus TPS

NCT02284945 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2014-11-06

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Spread of cancer to the spinal column is a growing problem in patients with cancer. It can cause a number of problems including pain, instability and neurologic problems. If left untreated, progressive weakness, numbness and bladder/bowel disturbance occurs. The aim of treatment is to help with pain and to reduce the risk of these neurological problems. This treatment has traditionally been radiotherapy to the spine. Surgery has always meant large open operations with a long recovery time and significant risk of complications. There has been new technology that has allowed less invasive operations to take place to stabilise the spine. The aim is to relieve the pressure on the spinal cord in addition to stabilising the spinal cord. These techniques are called 'minimally invasive' and include surgical techniques such as cement augmentation and percutaneous instrumentation.

The aim of this study is to compare traditional open operations with these new minimally invasive techniques to see if they do result in reduced complications and quicker recovery in addition to achieving the goals of surgery.

Conditions

  • Metastatic Spinal Disease

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Open fixation

PROCEDURE

Keyhole surgery

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-08-31
Primary Completion
2014-08-31
Completion
2014-08-31

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