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Radiographic Analysis Using PureGen Versus Autologous Bone in Posterolateral Fusion (PLF)

A Radiographic Analysis Using PureGen Osteoprogenitor Cell Allograft Versus Autologous Bone in Posterolateral Fusion in a Side-by-Side Comparison in the Same Patient (PLF)

Status
Terminated
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01294007
Enrollment
1
Registered
2011-02-11
Start date
2011-02-28
Completion date
2013-11-30
Last updated
2022-11-02

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Conditions

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the rate and quality of fusion of PureGen Osteoprogenitor Cell Allograft, compared to autograft bone in instrumented posterolateral fusion (PLF) procedures.

Detailed description

This is a prospective, multi-center, observational, self-control study assessing screened and consented subjects undergoing instrumented posterolateral fusion for degenerative disc disease (DDD) at 1 to 2 contiguous levels between L1 and S1. Patients diagnosed with DDD will be screened for enrollment based on inclusion and exclusion criteria outlined in this protocol. Subjects who are successfully screened and sign an informed consent will undergo PLF surgery utilizing PureGen, Alphagraft ProFuse Demineralized Bone Scaffold (DBS), and ZODIAC, Illico, or Xenon Fixation system (pedicle screw and rod fixation system) Subjects will be followed at 6 weeks, 3, 6, 12 and 24 month post-operative visits. Standard radiographs will be taken at these visits to evaluate fusion rate and quality. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) self-assessment questionnaires and neurological exams will be administered to measure pain and function scores. A computerized tomography (CT) scan will be taken at the 6-month to further assess rate and quality of fusion. A conditional 12 and 24 month post operative CT may also be taken. Procedure related and PureGen related adverse events will be monitored throughout the study.

Interventions

PureGen Osteoprogenitor Cell Allograft with posterior transpedicular fixation.

Iliac Crest and Local Autograft Bone

Sponsors

Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Symptomatic lumbar degenerative disc disease in up to two contiguous levels between L1 and S1 * Subjects with back and/or leg pain indicated for posterior stabilization with or without decompression at any level and posterolateral fusion (PLF) * Unresponsive to conservative treatment for at least 6 months * Radiographic evidence of primary diagnosis

Exclusion criteria

* More than 2 levels requiring posterolateral fusion * Spondylolisthesis greater than Grade I * Prior failed fusion surgery at any lumbar level(s) * Systemic or local infection in the disc or cervical spine, past or present * Active systemic disease * Osteoporosis, osteomalacia, or other metabolic bone disease that would significantly inhibit bone healing * Use of other bone graft, Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) or bone graft substitutes in addition to or in place of those products specified * BMI greater than 40 * Use of post operative Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) * Known or suspected history of alcohol and/or drug abuse * Involved in pending litigation or worker's compensation related to the spine * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study * Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus * Life expectancy less than duration of study * Any significant psychological disturbance that could impair consent process or ability to complete self-assessment questionnaires * Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment, or chronic use of oral or injected steroids or prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. * Known history of hypersensitivity or anaphylactic reaction to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Patients With Fusion6, 12 and 24 monthNumber of patients with fusion at the 6- and conditional 12- and 24-month visit

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Study Graft Composite
AlphaGraft ProFuse Demineralized Bone Scaffold are soaked in PureGen according to Preparation for Use and handling technique. The graft composite is placed on the randomized study side contralateral to the autograft bone graft per surgeon's standard technique for PLF. The wound is closed according to surgeon's standard technique. Post operative care will be according to the site specific standard of care. An avoidance of heavy physical activity and limitations on working, lifting, bending etc. are common precautions post procedure. The decision to use a post operative orthosis is left to the discretion of the Investigator. PureGen Osteoprogenitor Cell Allograft: PureGen Osteoprogenitor Cell Allograft with posterior transpedicular fixation.
1
Control Graft Composite
Contralateral to the study graft composite, placement of posterolateral fusion graft composite containing iliac crest bone (5 cc/level/side) and local autograft composite (equal volume split with study side). Supplemental posterior pedicle screw fixation utilizing Zodiac, Illico or Xenon Spinal Fixation system. * A defined volume of iliac crest bone graft (indicated in table 2) is harvested and combined with 50% of the previously harvest morselized local bone * The graft composite is placed on the randomized control side using standard technique for PLF Autograft bone: Iliac Crest and Local Autograft Bone
0
Total1

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotalStudy Graft Composite
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
1 Participants1 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Continuous71 years71 years
Region of Enrollment
United States
1 participants1 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants0 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
1 Participants1 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 1
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 1

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Patients With Fusion

Number of patients with fusion at the 6- and conditional 12- and 24-month visit

Time frame: 6, 12 and 24 month

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Patient EnrollmentNumber of Patients With Fusion1 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026