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Post-Approval Clinical Trial Comparing the Long Term Safety and Effectiveness Coflex vs. Fusion to Treat Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Post-Approval Study to Investigate The Long Term (5-Year) Survivorship of Coflex Compared to Control Fusion Study Patients

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00534235
Enrollment
322
Registered
2007-09-24
Start date
2012-10-31
Completion date
2015-12-31
Last updated
2020-02-06

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

Conditions

Spinal Stenosis

Brief summary

Post-Approval Clinical Study Comparing the Long Term Safety and Effectiveness of coflex vs. Fusion to Treat Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Detailed description

The primary objective of this post-approval study is to examine the long-term survivorship of the coflex®. The coflex® Interlaminar Technology is an interlaminar stabilization device indicated for use in one or two level lumbar stenosis from L1-L5 in skeletally mature patients with at least moderate impairment in function, who experience relief in flexion from their symptoms of leg/buttocks/groin pain, with or without back pain, and who have undergone at least 6 months of non-operative treatment. The coflex® is intended to be implanted midline between adjacent lamina of 1 or 2 contiguous lumbar motion segments. Interlaminar stabilization is performed after decompression of stenosis at the affected level(s).

Interventions

PROCEDUREDecompression

Either microsurgical decompression or laminotomy to remove bone impinging on nerves causes the patient pain

DEVICEPosterolateral Fusion and Implantation of Pedicle Screws
DEVICEImplantation of coflex Interlaminar Technology

Sponsors

MCRA
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Paradigm Spine
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Healthy volunteers
No

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Subjects With no Reoperations or Epidural (Up to Day 1825)5 yearsNo reoperations, revisions, removals or supplemental fixation and no epidural injection at any lumbar level up to and including the Month 60 visit.
Number of Subjects With Improvement of at Least 15 Points in ODI5 yearsThe primary variable of performance is the assessment of Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index (ODI) in both treatment groups at 5 years. It will be assessed if the improvement in ODI since the pre surgery status in the coflex™ group is better than the improvement in the control group (scale 0-100 with a higher score representing increased disability).
Number of Subjects With no Reoperations, Revisions, Removals, or Supplemental Fixation5 yearsAssessment of secondary surgical interventions, i.e., reoperations, revisions, removals, or supplemental fixation associated with either coflex or control group. Refer to FDA guidance for complete definitions (https://www.fda.gov/RegulatoryInformation/Guidances/ucm072263.htm).
Number of Subjects With no Major Device Related Complications5 yearsAssessment of major device-related complications at 5 years
Number of Subjects With no Epidural Injection(s)5 yearsAssessment of lumbar epidural injections
Number of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Sensory or Motor Deficit5 yearsNo persistent new or increasing sensory or motor deficit
Number of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Sensory Deficit5 yearsNo persistent new or increasing sensory deficit
Number of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Motor Deficit5 yearsNo persistent new or increasing motor deficit

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Visual Analog Scale Leg (Worse) Pain Score5 yearsAssessment of Worse Leg Pain by VAS mean score in each treatment group at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100mm, a higher score represents worse pain.
Mean Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Leg (Right) Pain Score5 yearsAssessment of Right Leg Pain by VAS mean score in each treatment group at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100mm, a higher score represents worse pain.
Mean Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Leg (Left) Pain Score5 yearsAssessment of Left Leg Pain by VAS mean score in both treatment groups at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100mm, a higher score represents worse pain.
Number of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Right Leg Pain of at Least 20mm5 yearsImprovement of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for low back pain (on the 100 mm scale) compared to control group. On a scale of 0 to 100, 0 indicates no pain and 100 indicates worst pain imaginable.
Number of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Left Leg Pain of at Least 20mm5 yearsImprovement of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for low back pain (on the 100 mm scale) compared to control group. On a scale of 0 to 100, 0 indicates no pain and 100 indicates worst pain imaginable.
Mean Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Symptom Severity Score5 yearsAssessment of symptom severity by ZCQ mean score in both treatment groups at 5 years. ZCQ is a scale that measures physical function, symptom severity, and patient satisfaction for patients with spinal stenosis. Scores range from 1-5 with a higher score indicating worsening disability.
Number of Subjects With a Decrease in Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Symptom Severity of at Least 0.5 Points5 yearsZCQ is a scale that measures physical function, symptom severity, and patient satisfaction for patients with spinal stenosis. Scores range from 1-5 with a higher score indicating worsening disability.
Mean Short Form-12 Physical Component Score5 yearsAssessment of the patient's Quality of Life as measured by SF-12 mean score in both treatment groups at 5 years. Scores range from 0 to 100, where a zero score indicates the lowest level of health.
Mean Short Form-12 Mental Component Score5 yearsAssessment of the patient's Quality of Life as measured by SF-12 mean score in both treatment groups at 5 years. Scores range from 0 to 100, where a zero score indicates the lowest level of health.
Patient Survey: Satisfaction5 yearsSubjects who responded Very Satisfied or Somewhat Satisfied.
Patient Survey: Recommendation of Treatment5 yearsSubjects who responded Definitely Yes or Probably Yes
Pain Management: Class II Narcotics Usage by Device Group5 yearsNumber of subjects using Class II narcotics
Pain Management: NSAIDs/ASA/Acetaminophen Usage by Device Group5 yearsNumber of subjects using NSAIDs/ASA/Acetaminophen
Mean Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Physical Function Score5 yearsAssessment of physical function by ZCQ mean score in both groups at 5 years. ZCQ is a scale that measures physical function, symptom severity, and patient satisfaction for patients with spinal stenosis. Scores range from 1-5 with a higher score indicating worsening disability.
Number of Subjects With Decrease in Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Physical Function of at Least 0.5 Points5 yearsZCQ is a scale that measures physical function, symptom severity, and patient satisfaction for patients with spinal stenosis.
Number of Subjects With Maintenance or Improvement in SF-12 Physical Function Component5 yearsAssessment of the patient's Quality of Life as measured by SF-12. Scores range from 0 to 100, where a zero score indicates the lowest level of health. Success was defined as subjects who maintained or improved from their SF-12 score at baseline.
Number of Subjects With Maintenance or Improvement in SF-12 Mental Health Component5 yearsAssessment of the patient's Quality of Life as measured by SF-12. Scores range from 0 to 100, where a zero score indicates the lowest level of health. Success was defined as subjects who maintained or improved from their SF-12 score at baseline.
Number of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Back Pain of at Least 20mm5 yearsImprovement of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for low back pain (on the 100 mm scale) compared to control group. On a scale of 0 to 100, 0 indicates no pain and 100 indicates worst pain imaginable.
Number of Subjects With Decrease VAS Worse Leg Pain of at Least 20mm5 yearsImprovement of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for leg pain (on the 100 mm scale) compared to control group. On a scale of 0 to 100, 0 indicates no pain and 100 indicates worst pain imaginable.
Mean Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Score5 yearsAssessment of disability from low back pain as measured by ODI (Oswestry Disability Index) mean score in each treatment group at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100, a higher score represents increased disability.
Mean Visual Analog Scale Back Pain Score5 yearsAssessment of Back Pain as measured by VAS mean score in each treatment group at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100mm, a higher score represents worse pain.

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Fusion Status5 yearsThe assessment is an analysis of three component factors: Bridging Bone, Angular Motion and Translational Motion.
Interface Remodeling - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsPer level; Assessment applicable to coflex arm only. This is an assessment of the bone-implant interface.
Change From Pre-Op Foraminal Height (X-ray) (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsThis is the mean change in foraminal height via x-ray from baseline at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Device Condition (Fusion Control)5 yearsPer level; This assessment is applicable to the fusion arm only. Device Condition in the control subjects will be graded as: Intact, Loose Screws, or Failed Hardware.
Device Mobility5 yearsPer level; Assessment is applicable to coflex arm only. Device Mobility is an expected occurrence in some subjects and represents the amount of the of lift-off of the implant from the inferior spinous process.
Device Condition (Coflex Arm)5 yearsPer level; Assessment only applicable to coflex group. Device Condition in the investigational subjects was graded as: Intact, Deformed, Fractured, Migrated, or Dislodged.
Change From Pre-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean change in measure of spondylolisthesis at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Foraminal Height (X-ray) (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsThis is the mean foraminal height via x-ray at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Mean Rotation (F to E) in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of rotation (flexion to extension) at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Rotation (F to E) in Degrees - Below Level of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of rotation (flexion to extension) at the level below the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Rotation (F to E) in Degrees - Above Level of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of rotation (flexion to extension) at the level above the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Translation (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of translation at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Translation (mm) - Below Level of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of translation at the level below the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Translation (mm) - Above Level of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of translation at the level above the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Anterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of anterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Posterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of posterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Translation (F to E) in Percent (%) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the percentage of translation at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Translation (F to E) in Percent (%) - Below Level of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the percentage of translation at the level below the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Translation (F to E) in Percent (%) - Above Level of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the percentage of translation at the level above the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Average Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Change From Pre-Op Anterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from baseline for anterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Change From Pre-Op Posterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from baseline for posterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Change From Pre-Op Average Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from baseline for disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Change From Post-Op Anterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from immediate post-op for anterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Change From Post-Op Posterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from immediate post-op for posterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Change From Post-Op Average Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from immediate post-op for disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Disc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean disc angle at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Change From Pre-Op Disc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean change in disc angle from baseline at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Change From Post-Op Disc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean change in disc angle from immediate post-op at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Change From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the measure of spondylolisthesis at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Change From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (%) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsAs determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the measure of the percentage of spondylolisthesis at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Change From Post-Op Foraminal Height (X-ray) (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant5 yearsThis is the mean change in foraminal height via x-ray from immediate post-op at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.
Bony Bridging5 yearsBridging through the posterolateral gutters, between the facet joints, between transverse processes, and/or between facet joint and transverse process will all be considered acceptable forms of bridging bone.
Heterotopic Ossification5 yearsAssessment applicable to coflex arm only. The assessment applies to bony formations that occur in and around the implant.

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle Screws
Control: Posterolateral fusion and implantation of pedicle screws after decompression Decompression: Either microsurgical decompression or laminotomy to remove bone impinging on nerves causes the patient pain Posterolateral Fusion and Implantation of Pedicle Screws
107
Coflex Interlaminar Technolgy
Investigative: Implantation of coflex Interlaminar Technology after decompression Decompression: Either microsurgical decompression or laminotomy to remove bone impinging on nerves causes the patient pain Implantation of coflex Interlaminar Technology
215
Total322

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPosterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsTotalCoflex Interlaminar Technolgy
Age, Continuous64.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
62.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.2
62.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.2
Comorbidities
Cardiovascular
74 Participants211 Participants137 Participants
Comorbidities
Endocrine
35 Participants90 Participants55 Participants
Comorbidities
Musculoskeletal
61 Participants173 Participants112 Participants
Current Smoker
No
92 Participants285 Participants193 Participants
Current Smoker
Yes
15 Participants37 Participants22 Participants
Duration of Back Pain
6 months to a year
14 Participants38 Participants24 Participants
Duration of Back Pain
Fewer than 6 months
1 Participants4 Participants3 Participants
Duration of Back Pain
More than one year
92 Participants280 Participants188 Participants
Duration of Back Pain
None
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Duration of Buttock Pain
6 months to a year
22 Participants63 Participants41 Participants
Duration of Buttock Pain
Fewer than 6 months
7 Participants18 Participants11 Participants
Duration of Buttock Pain
More than one year
57 Participants188 Participants131 Participants
Duration of Buttock Pain
None
21 Participants53 Participants32 Participants
Duration of Groin Pain
6 months to a year
12 Participants25 Participants13 Participants
Duration of Groin Pain
Fewer than 6 months
5 Participants11 Participants6 Participants
Duration of Groin Pain
More than one year
16 Participants55 Participants39 Participants
Duration of Groin Pain
None
74 Participants231 Participants157 Participants
Duration of Leg Pain (maximum)
6 months to a year
22 Participants60 Participants38 Participants
Duration of Leg Pain (maximum)
Fewer than 6 months
8 Participants14 Participants6 Participants
Duration of Leg Pain (maximum)
More than one year
76 Participants246 Participants170 Participants
Duration of Leg Pain (maximum)
None
1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants
Height66.6 inches
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.1
66.9 inches
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.1
67.0 inches
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.1
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian / Alaskan Native
3 Participants4 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
3 Participants7 Participants4 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
6 Participants17 Participants11 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
2 Participants10 Participants8 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
93 Participants284 Participants191 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
107 participants322 participants215 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
58 Participants164 Participants106 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
49 Participants158 Participants109 Participants
Weight187.7 pounds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 38.1
189.5 pounds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 36.3
190.3 pounds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 35.4

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 1070 / 215
other
Total, other adverse events
101 / 107199 / 215
serious
Total, serious adverse events
64 / 107109 / 215

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Subjects With Improvement of at Least 15 Points in ODI

The primary variable of performance is the assessment of Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index (ODI) in both treatment groups at 5 years. It will be assessed if the improvement in ODI since the pre surgery status in the coflex™ group is better than the improvement in the control group (scale 0-100 with a higher score representing increased disability).

Time frame: 5 years

Population: The accounting #s in the Patient Flow include all subjects available for CCS evaluation; therefore, the overall # of participants analyzed for each Outcome Measure will differ from the number provided in the Participant Flow as the number provided for each Outcome Measure is the number of patients who completed or were assessed for that measure.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With Improvement of at Least 15 Points in ODI41 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With Improvement of at Least 15 Points in ODI101 Participants
Primary

Number of Subjects With no Epidural Injection(s)

Assessment of lumbar epidural injections

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With no Epidural Injection(s)84 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With no Epidural Injection(s)177 Participants
Primary

Number of Subjects With no Major Device Related Complications

Assessment of major device-related complications at 5 years

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With no Major Device Related Complications100 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With no Major Device Related Complications212 Participants
Primary

Number of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Motor Deficit

No persistent new or increasing motor deficit

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Motor Deficit72 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Motor Deficit144 Participants
Primary

Number of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Sensory Deficit

No persistent new or increasing sensory deficit

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Sensory Deficit72 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Sensory Deficit137 Participants
Primary

Number of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Sensory or Motor Deficit

No persistent new or increasing sensory or motor deficit

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Sensory or Motor Deficit70 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Sensory or Motor Deficit135 Participants
Primary

Number of Subjects With no Reoperations or Epidural (Up to Day 1825)

No reoperations, revisions, removals or supplemental fixation and no epidural injection at any lumbar level up to and including the Month 60 visit.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With no Reoperations or Epidural (Up to Day 1825)71 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With no Reoperations or Epidural (Up to Day 1825)149 Participants
Primary

Number of Subjects With no Reoperations, Revisions, Removals, or Supplemental Fixation

Assessment of secondary surgical interventions, i.e., reoperations, revisions, removals, or supplemental fixation associated with either coflex or control group. Refer to FDA guidance for complete definitions (https://www.fda.gov/RegulatoryInformation/Guidances/ucm072263.htm).

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With no Reoperations, Revisions, Removals, or Supplemental Fixation87 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With no Reoperations, Revisions, Removals, or Supplemental Fixation179 Participants
Secondary

Mean Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Score

Assessment of disability from low back pain as measured by ODI (Oswestry Disability Index) mean score in each treatment group at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100, a higher score represents increased disability.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsMean Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Score26.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.2
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyMean Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Score24.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 20.5
Secondary

Mean Short Form-12 Mental Component Score

Assessment of the patient's Quality of Life as measured by SF-12 mean score in both treatment groups at 5 years. Scores range from 0 to 100, where a zero score indicates the lowest level of health.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsMean Short Form-12 Mental Component Score54.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.4
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyMean Short Form-12 Mental Component Score54.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.7
Secondary

Mean Short Form-12 Physical Component Score

Assessment of the patient's Quality of Life as measured by SF-12 mean score in both treatment groups at 5 years. Scores range from 0 to 100, where a zero score indicates the lowest level of health.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsMean Short Form-12 Physical Component Score42.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.6
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyMean Short Form-12 Physical Component Score42.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.2
Secondary

Mean Visual Analog Scale Back Pain Score

Assessment of Back Pain as measured by VAS mean score in each treatment group at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100mm, a higher score represents worse pain.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsMean Visual Analog Scale Back Pain Score29.0 mmStandard Deviation 31
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyMean Visual Analog Scale Back Pain Score25.4 mmStandard Deviation 27.6
Secondary

Mean Visual Analog Scale Leg (Worse) Pain Score

Assessment of Worse Leg Pain by VAS mean score in each treatment group at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100mm, a higher score represents worse pain.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsMean Visual Analog Scale Leg (Worse) Pain Score25.2 mmStandard Deviation 31.2
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyMean Visual Analog Scale Leg (Worse) Pain Score22.8 mmStandard Deviation 28.1
Secondary

Mean Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Leg (Left) Pain Score

Assessment of Left Leg Pain by VAS mean score in both treatment groups at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100mm, a higher score represents worse pain.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsMean Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Leg (Left) Pain Score17.0 mmStandard Deviation 26.8
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyMean Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Leg (Left) Pain Score18.4 mmStandard Deviation 27
Secondary

Mean Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Leg (Right) Pain Score

Assessment of Right Leg Pain by VAS mean score in each treatment group at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100mm, a higher score represents worse pain.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsMean Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Leg (Right) Pain Score16.0 mmStandard Deviation 24.5
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyMean Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Leg (Right) Pain Score14.9 mmStandard Deviation 21.6
Secondary

Mean Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Physical Function Score

Assessment of physical function by ZCQ mean score in both groups at 5 years. ZCQ is a scale that measures physical function, symptom severity, and patient satisfaction for patients with spinal stenosis. Scores range from 1-5 with a higher score indicating worsening disability.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsMean Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Physical Function Score1.81 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.79
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyMean Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Physical Function Score1.67 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.68
Secondary

Mean Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Symptom Severity Score

Assessment of symptom severity by ZCQ mean score in both treatment groups at 5 years. ZCQ is a scale that measures physical function, symptom severity, and patient satisfaction for patients with spinal stenosis. Scores range from 1-5 with a higher score indicating worsening disability.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsMean Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Symptom Severity Score2.17 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.85
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyMean Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Symptom Severity Score2.08 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.84
Secondary

Number of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Back Pain of at Least 20mm

Improvement of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for low back pain (on the 100 mm scale) compared to control group. On a scale of 0 to 100, 0 indicates no pain and 100 indicates worst pain imaginable.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Back Pain of at Least 20mm40 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Back Pain of at Least 20mm104 Participants
Secondary

Number of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Left Leg Pain of at Least 20mm

Improvement of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for low back pain (on the 100 mm scale) compared to control group. On a scale of 0 to 100, 0 indicates no pain and 100 indicates worst pain imaginable.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Left Leg Pain of at Least 20mm37 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Left Leg Pain of at Least 20mm78 Participants
Secondary

Number of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Right Leg Pain of at Least 20mm

Improvement of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for low back pain (on the 100 mm scale) compared to control group. On a scale of 0 to 100, 0 indicates no pain and 100 indicates worst pain imaginable.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Right Leg Pain of at Least 20mm36 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Right Leg Pain of at Least 20mm90 Participants
Secondary

Number of Subjects With a Decrease in Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Symptom Severity of at Least 0.5 Points

ZCQ is a scale that measures physical function, symptom severity, and patient satisfaction for patients with spinal stenosis. Scores range from 1-5 with a higher score indicating worsening disability.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With a Decrease in Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Symptom Severity of at Least 0.5 Points40 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With a Decrease in Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Symptom Severity of at Least 0.5 Points100 Participants
Secondary

Number of Subjects With Decrease in Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Physical Function of at Least 0.5 Points

ZCQ is a scale that measures physical function, symptom severity, and patient satisfaction for patients with spinal stenosis.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With Decrease in Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Physical Function of at Least 0.5 Points38 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With Decrease in Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Physical Function of at Least 0.5 Points98 Participants
Secondary

Number of Subjects With Decrease VAS Worse Leg Pain of at Least 20mm

Improvement of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for leg pain (on the 100 mm scale) compared to control group. On a scale of 0 to 100, 0 indicates no pain and 100 indicates worst pain imaginable.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With Decrease VAS Worse Leg Pain of at Least 20mm41 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With Decrease VAS Worse Leg Pain of at Least 20mm99 Participants
Secondary

Number of Subjects With Maintenance or Improvement in SF-12 Mental Health Component

Assessment of the patient's Quality of Life as measured by SF-12. Scores range from 0 to 100, where a zero score indicates the lowest level of health. Success was defined as subjects who maintained or improved from their SF-12 score at baseline.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With Maintenance or Improvement in SF-12 Mental Health Component31 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With Maintenance or Improvement in SF-12 Mental Health Component72 Participants
Secondary

Number of Subjects With Maintenance or Improvement in SF-12 Physical Function Component

Assessment of the patient's Quality of Life as measured by SF-12. Scores range from 0 to 100, where a zero score indicates the lowest level of health. Success was defined as subjects who maintained or improved from their SF-12 score at baseline.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsNumber of Subjects With Maintenance or Improvement in SF-12 Physical Function Component34 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyNumber of Subjects With Maintenance or Improvement in SF-12 Physical Function Component93 Participants
Secondary

Pain Management: Class II Narcotics Usage by Device Group

Number of subjects using Class II narcotics

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsPain Management: Class II Narcotics Usage by Device Group17 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyPain Management: Class II Narcotics Usage by Device Group32 Participants
Secondary

Pain Management: NSAIDs/ASA/Acetaminophen Usage by Device Group

Number of subjects using NSAIDs/ASA/Acetaminophen

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsPain Management: NSAIDs/ASA/Acetaminophen Usage by Device Group24 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyPain Management: NSAIDs/ASA/Acetaminophen Usage by Device Group55 Participants
Secondary

Patient Survey: Recommendation of Treatment

Subjects who responded Definitely Yes or Probably Yes

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsPatient Survey: Recommendation of Treatment70 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyPatient Survey: Recommendation of Treatment145 Participants
Secondary

Patient Survey: Satisfaction

Subjects who responded Very Satisfied or Somewhat Satisfied.

Time frame: 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsPatient Survey: Satisfaction72 Participants
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyPatient Survey: Satisfaction151 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Anterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of anterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsAnterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant8.13 mmStandard Deviation 3.19
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyAnterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant8.89 mmStandard Deviation 3.68
Other Pre-specified

Average Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsAverage Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant6.34 mmStandard Deviation 2.09
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyAverage Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant6.67 mmStandard Deviation 2.45
Other Pre-specified

Bony Bridging

Bridging through the posterolateral gutters, between the facet joints, between transverse processes, and/or between facet joint and transverse process will all be considered acceptable forms of bridging bone.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_UNITS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsBony BridgingNA0 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsBony BridgingNo17 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsBony BridgingYes84 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsBony BridgingIndeterminate10 Levels
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyBony BridgingIndeterminate0 Levels
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyBony BridgingNA209 Levels
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyBony BridgingYes0 Levels
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyBony BridgingNo0 Levels
Other Pre-specified

Change From Post-Op Anterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from immediate post-op for anterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Post-Op Anterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-1.82 mmStandard Deviation 1.39
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyChange From Post-Op Anterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-0.98 mmStandard Deviation 2.06
Other Pre-specified

Change From Post-Op Average Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from immediate post-op for disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Post-Op Average Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-1.33 mmStandard Deviation 0.97
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyChange From Post-Op Average Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-1.44 mmStandard Deviation 1.47
Other Pre-specified

Change From Post-Op Disc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean change in disc angle from immediate post-op at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Post-Op Disc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant-1.57 degreesStandard Deviation 2.25
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyChange From Post-Op Disc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant1.56 degreesStandard Deviation 3.82
Other Pre-specified

Change From Post-Op Foraminal Height (X-ray) (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

This is the mean change in foraminal height via x-ray from immediate post-op at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Post-Op Foraminal Height (X-ray) (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-1.81 mmStandard Deviation 1.74
Other Pre-specified

Change From Post-Op Posterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from immediate post-op for posterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Post-Op Posterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-0.85 mmStandard Deviation 1
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyChange From Post-Op Posterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-1.90 mmStandard Deviation 1.65
Other Pre-specified

Change From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (%) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the measure of the percentage of spondylolisthesis at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (%) - At Level(s) of Implant-3.4 percentStandard Deviation 9.9
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyChange From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (%) - At Level(s) of Implant-3.2 percentStandard Deviation 11.2
Other Pre-specified

Change From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the measure of spondylolisthesis at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-1.08 mmStandard Deviation 3.37
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyChange From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-1.01 mmStandard Deviation 3.78
Other Pre-specified

Change From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean change in measure of spondylolisthesis from immediate post-op at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-0.77 mmStandard Deviation 1.92
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyChange From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-0.44 mmStandard Deviation 1.91
Other Pre-specified

Change From Pre-Op Anterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from baseline for anterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Pre-Op Anterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-1.38 mmStandard Deviation 1.58
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyChange From Pre-Op Anterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-1.32 mmStandard Deviation 1.75
Other Pre-specified

Change From Pre-Op Average Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from baseline for disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Pre-Op Average Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-0.93 mmStandard Deviation 1.02
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyChange From Pre-Op Average Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-1.02 mmStandard Deviation 1.24
Other Pre-specified

Change From Pre-Op Disc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean change in disc angle from baseline at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Pre-Op Disc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant-1.41 degreesStandard Deviation 3.1
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyChange From Pre-Op Disc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant-1.00 degreesStandard Deviation 2.91
Other Pre-specified

Change From Pre-Op Foraminal Height (X-ray) (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

This is the mean change in foraminal height via x-ray from baseline at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Pre-Op Foraminal Height (X-ray) (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-0.47 mmStandard Deviation 1.29
Other Pre-specified

Change From Pre-Op Posterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from baseline for posterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Pre-Op Posterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-0.49 mmStandard Deviation 1.19
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyChange From Pre-Op Posterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-0.72 mmStandard Deviation 1.26
Other Pre-specified

Change From Pre-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean change in measure of spondylolisthesis at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsChange From Pre-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-0.12 mmStandard Deviation 2.28
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyChange From Pre-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant-0.56 mmStandard Deviation 1.82
Other Pre-specified

Device Condition (Coflex Arm)

Per level; Assessment only applicable to coflex group. Device Condition in the investigational subjects was graded as: Intact, Deformed, Fractured, Migrated, or Dislodged.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_UNITS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Condition (Coflex Arm)NA0 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Condition (Coflex Arm)Intact184 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Condition (Coflex Arm)Deformed0 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Condition (Coflex Arm)Fractured3 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Condition (Coflex Arm)Migrated11 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Condition (Coflex Arm)Dislodged0 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Condition (Coflex Arm)Indeterminate11 Levels
Other Pre-specified

Device Condition (Fusion Control)

Per level; This assessment is applicable to the fusion arm only. Device Condition in the control subjects will be graded as: Intact, Loose Screws, or Failed Hardware.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_UNITS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Condition (Fusion Control)NA0 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Condition (Fusion Control)Intact90 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Condition (Fusion Control)Failed Graft0 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Condition (Fusion Control)Loose Screws10 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Condition (Fusion Control)Fractured Hardware2 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Condition (Fusion Control)Indeterminate9 Levels
Other Pre-specified

Device Mobility

Per level; Assessment is applicable to coflex arm only. Device Mobility is an expected occurrence in some subjects and represents the amount of the of lift-off of the implant from the inferior spinous process.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_UNITS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice MobilityNA0 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Mobility< 5 mm181 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice Mobility>= 5 mm15 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDevice MobilityIndeterminate13 Levels
Other Pre-specified

Disc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean disc angle at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsDisc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant6.02 degreesStandard Deviation 4.64
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyDisc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant7.28 degreesStandard Deviation 5.19
Other Pre-specified

Foraminal Height (X-ray) (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

This is the mean foraminal height via x-ray at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsForaminal Height (X-ray) (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant17.33 mmStandard Deviation 2.75
Other Pre-specified

Fusion Status

The assessment is an analysis of three component factors: Bridging Bone, Angular Motion and Translational Motion.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_UNITS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsFusion StatusNA0 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsFusion StatusNot fused19 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsFusion StatusFused78 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsFusion StatusIndeterminate14 Levels
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyFusion StatusIndeterminate10 Levels
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyFusion StatusNA0 Levels
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyFusion StatusFused3 Levels
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyFusion StatusNot fused196 Levels
Other Pre-specified

Heterotopic Ossification

Assessment applicable to coflex arm only. The assessment applies to bony formations that occur in and around the implant.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsHeterotopic OssificationNA0 participants
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsHeterotopic OssificationNone91 participants
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsHeterotopic OssificationGrade I0 participants
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsHeterotopic OssificationGrade II24 participants
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsHeterotopic OssificationGrade III73 participants
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsHeterotopic OssificationBony Bridging3 participants
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsHeterotopic OssificationIndeterminate18 participants
Other Pre-specified

Interface Remodeling - At Level(s) of Implant

Per level; Assessment applicable to coflex arm only. This is an assessment of the bone-implant interface.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_UNITS)
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsInterface Remodeling - At Level(s) of ImplantIndeterminate28 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsInterface Remodeling - At Level(s) of ImplantNA0 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsInterface Remodeling - At Level(s) of ImplantNone75 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsInterface Remodeling - At Level(s) of ImplantMild70 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsInterface Remodeling - At Level(s) of ImplantModerate16 Levels
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsInterface Remodeling - At Level(s) of ImplantSevere20 Levels
Other Pre-specified

Mean Rotation (F to E) in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of rotation (flexion to extension) at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsMean Rotation (F to E) in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant0.98 degreesStandard Deviation 1.17
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyMean Rotation (F to E) in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant3.13 degreesStandard Deviation 3.43
Other Pre-specified

Posterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of posterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsPosterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant4.56 mmStandard Deviation 1.65
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyPosterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant4.46 mmStandard Deviation 1.89
Other Pre-specified

Rotation (F to E) in Degrees - Above Level of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of rotation (flexion to extension) at the level above the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at the level above the 1- or 2-level device construct in both groups.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsRotation (F to E) in Degrees - Above Level of Implant3.59 degreesStandard Deviation 2.89
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyRotation (F to E) in Degrees - Above Level of Implant3.52 degreesStandard Deviation 3.16
Other Pre-specified

Rotation (F to E) in Degrees - Below Level of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of rotation (flexion to extension) at the level below the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at the level below the 1- or 2-level device construct in both groups.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsRotation (F to E) in Degrees - Below Level of Implant5.62 degreesStandard Deviation 3.69
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyRotation (F to E) in Degrees - Below Level of Implant5.83 degreesStandard Deviation 4.17
Other Pre-specified

Translation (F to E) in Percent (%) - Above Level of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the percentage of translation at the level above the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at the level above the 1- or 2-level device construct in both groups.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsTranslation (F to E) in Percent (%) - Above Level of Implant2.07 percentStandard Deviation 1.68
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyTranslation (F to E) in Percent (%) - Above Level of Implant2.40 percentStandard Deviation 2.31
Other Pre-specified

Translation (F to E) in Percent (%) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the percentage of translation at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsTranslation (F to E) in Percent (%) - At Level(s) of Implant0.69 percentStandard Deviation 0.89
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyTranslation (F to E) in Percent (%) - At Level(s) of Implant2.38 percentStandard Deviation 2.43
Other Pre-specified

Translation (F to E) in Percent (%) - Below Level of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the percentage of translation at the level below the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at the level below the 1- or 2-level device construct in both groups.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsTranslation (F to E) in Percent (%) - Below Level of Implant1.95 percentStandard Deviation 1.95
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyTranslation (F to E) in Percent (%) - Below Level of Implant1.97 percentStandard Deviation 1.88
Other Pre-specified

Translation (mm) - Above Level of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of translation at the level above the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at the level above the 1- or 2-level device construct in both groups.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsTranslation (mm) - Above Level of Implant0.69 mmStandard Deviation 0.57
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyTranslation (mm) - Above Level of Implant0.83 mmStandard Deviation 0.8
Other Pre-specified

Translation (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of translation at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at each level implanted. Since there were subjects with 2 levels implanted, the number of levels is greater than the number of patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsTranslation (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant0.23 mmStandard Deviation 0.32
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyTranslation (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant0.82 mmStandard Deviation 0.84
Other Pre-specified

Translation (mm) - Below Level of Implant

As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of translation at the level below the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Population: This analysis was performed at the level below the 1- or 2-level device construct in both groups.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Posterolateral Fusion w/Pedicle ScrewsTranslation (mm) - Below Level of Implant0.63 mmStandard Deviation 0.57
Coflex Interlaminar TechnolgyTranslation (mm) - Below Level of Implant0.64 mmStandard Deviation 0.61

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 23, 2026