At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed· 131 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Percutaneous vertebroplasty +1 moredevice
Likely dose
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) injection into vertebral compression fracture via percutaneous vertebroplasty; specific volume/quantity not specifiedAI-extracted
Key inclusion· 4
- ✓Confirmed osteoporosis or osteopenia by physician, medical history, or imaging (plain film)
- ✓Vertebral compression fracture in T4–L5 region, less than 1 year old
- ✓Pain unresponsive to standard medical therapy
- ✓Current pain intensity ≥3 on 0–10 scale
Key exclusion· 9
- ✕Evidence or suspicion of malignant tumor or spinal canal compromise
- ✕Concomitant hip fracture
- ✕Local or systemic infection
- ✕Uncorrectable bleeding diatheses
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Investigational Vertebroplasty Efficacy and Safety Trial (INVEST)
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Percutaneous vertebroplasty and Sham vertebroplasty for Spinal Fractures and Osteoporosis. Completed, enrolled 131 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Vertebroplasty is a procedure used to stabilize broken vertebrae, the bones that form the spine. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of vertebroplasty for the treatment of fractures due to osteoporosis.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
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ConditionsSpinal Fractures, Osteoporosis
CountriesUnited States
Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartApr 2003
First PostedSep 2003
Primary CompletionAug 2009
Study CompletionSep 2009
TodayJul 2026
First PostedSep 11, 2003
Enrollment StartApr 1, 2003
Primary CompletionAug 1, 2009
Study CompletionSep 1, 2009
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 6.3 yearsPosted 22.8 years ago
Interventions
Percutaneous vertebroplastydevice
Placement of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) into vertebral compression fracture
Sham vertebroplastyprocedure
Participants, following local anesthesia with lidocaine and bupivacaine, were given verbal and physical cues such as pressure on the back, but the needle was not placed.