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A randomised controlled trial of vertebroplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral crush fractures

A randomised controlled trial of vertebroplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral crush fractures

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN14442024
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2003-09-12
Start date
2005-11-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2016-11-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Osteoporetic crush fractures Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoporosis with pathological fracture

Interventions

Randomised to vertebroplasty or best medical treatment.

Sponsors

Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. History of vertebral crush fractures proven on radiograph 2. Causes of crush fractures other than osteoporosis excluded 3. Persistent moderate/severe pain after 4 weeks conservative treatment 4. No more than four fractures

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not match inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026