Anterior vs Posterior Surgery for Lumbar Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
Recruiting
Observational Study
Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 489 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia · Other
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About This Trial
Currently there is no consensus on the best surgical treatment of patients with symptomatic isthmic spondylolisthesis (IS). Clinical equipoise exists amongst experienced clinicians on the various surgical techniques available.
This study will involve multiple phases to answer specific research questions comparing anterior and posterior interbody fusion in patients with lumbar isthmic spondylolist…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female aged 18 years or older (or who have reached the age of majority in the participating province)
* Require surgical treatment for a diagnosis of single-level lumbar isthmic spondylolisthesis, any grade, in the lumbar and lumbosacral spine.
* Are able to communicat…
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