The Objective of the Protocol is to Generate Real World Evidence (RWE) Supporting the Safety, Performance, and Health Economics of Using the Regulatory Approved and Commercially Available EARP Interbody System Used During Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LIF) Procedures With the EARP Nerve Cuff Electrode
Device: Nerve Cuff and Retractor System: Endoscopic Assisted Retropsoas (EARP) Nerve Cuff Electrode and an EARP Retractor system to safely monitor lumbar nerve root activity and function during standard interbody fusion surgeries.
Study summary
The goal of the trial is to generate data to support the safety, performance, and cost effectiveness of using the EARP devices during Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LIF) procedures.
The primary objectives are:
* To evaluate the safety of the EARP surgical technique and devices during LIF surgeries.
* To understand the EARP fusion system's ability to achieve fusion and improve disk space over time.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
22 Years
Max age
80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Undergoing LIF between L2-S1
Exclusion Criteria:
* BMI \>40 kg/m2
* Pregnant or plans on becoming pregnant in the near future
* Surgery requires combination of EARP with another lumbar interbody fusion technique (PLIF, TLIF, ALIF, OLIF, LLIF) or posterolateral fusion at another level
* History of lumbar interbody pseudoarthrosis at planned operative level
* Lumbar spondylolisthesis ≥ grade 3
* Osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture treated or untreated at planned operative site
* History of lumbar spinal metastasis
* Acute lumbar spine trauma requiring immediate intervention
* Owestry Disability Index (ODI) 81-100%
* Presence of personality disorder or major psychiatric illness
* History of allergy to titanium, platinum, PEEK, aluminum, stainless steel or silicone
* Any additional factor that makes the patient an unsuitable candidate for the study in the opinion of the principal investigator
Primary outcome measure(s)
Radiographic measurements prior to surgery and at follow-up visits — From enrollment until the end of follow-up at 12 months Radiographic measurements including X-Ray, CT Scans, and MRIs if available
To evaluate the safety of the EARP surgical technique and devices used during LIF surgeries — From surgery until the end of follow up at 12 months Adverse Device Events and surgical complications due to the devices
Trial sites (3)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Northwell/Phelps
Sleepy Hollow
New York
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Alleghany Health Network
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Official registry record
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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