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Comparaison of Interbody Bone Fusion Between Two Osteoinductive Bioactive Bone Substitutes After Anterior Lumbar Interbody Arthrodesis in Degenerative Lumbar Disc Surgery in Adults
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier
Summary
Disc degeneration is a progressive deterioration process of the intervertebral disc, which can manifest as significant low back pain and a loss of mobility that interferes with daily activities. This condition is naturally age-related and exacerbated by traumatic events, lifestyle factors, and individual genetic susceptibilities. Treatment for advanced disc degeneration typically involves surgery (spinal fusion) aimed at addressing and fusing the affected intervertebral discs using an interbody implant combined with a bone graft. Although the use of interbody implants promotes temporary fusion, long-term success largely depends on the bone substitute used, with failure rates ranging from 10 to 20% (unsuccessful fusion, persistent symptoms, need for reoperation). Historically, autologous bone grafting was the standard, but it carries disadvantages related to pain and invasiveness. Synthetic, bioactive bone substitutes are now used, although their effectiveness varies. Animal studies support the hypothesis that a new substitute based on specific osteo-immunology technology (MagnetOs, Kuros) could offer superior results compared to autologous bone grafts and competing osteo-inductive materials, while being minimally invasive. This study aims to evaluate its properties in terms of bone fusion and its impact on functional scores in patients, hypothesizing a significant improvement in fusion rates and functional scores with this new substitute.
Official title: Prospective Randomized Comparative Study of Interbody Bone Fusion Between Two Osteoinductive Bioactive Bone Substitutes After Anterior Lumbar Interbody Arthrodesis in Degenerative Lumbar Disc Surgery in Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-01-28
Completion Date
2029-01
Last Updated
2026-03-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Use of bone substitute during intervertebral fusion surgery
Participants randomized will receive bone substitute during intervertebral fusion surgery. Routine postoperative follow-up procedure (identical for both groups) with two postoperative visits at 3 months and 12 months.
Locations (1)
CHU de Montpellier
Montpellier, France, France