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VIA Disc NP is an allograft intended to supplement the nucleus pulposus tissue in degenerated intervertebral discs.
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The study will include adult subjects, ages 18 years or older, with symptomatic lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration that is not adequately resolved by non-surgical standard care. For the purpose of the primary analysis, subjects are considered enrolled in the study once they have signed the informed consent.
Each subject will receive one injection per level (max of 2 levels) and be evaluated for efficacy and safety during the up to 24 month observation period. The study is expected to be completed within 26 months, inclusive of enrollment and follow-up for all subjects.
Subjects will be evaluated at baseline and followed through up to 24 months to establish safety and efficacy of the treatment. The expected duration of subject participation from screening/enrollment through final follow-up is 104 weeks.
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Inclusion criteria
Eligibility for inclusion is evaluated on a site-specific basis based on each subject's medical, clinical, and radiographic presentation. In addition, for study consistency purposes, the MRI imaging will be submitted to Medical Metrics Imaging (MMI), a core lab, for independent review. MMI will review imaging of every subject to confirm radiographic inclusion criteria. The Medical Monitor will make the final determination for inclusion on all subjects based on review of the MRI relevant medical history and source documents.
Age 18 years or older;
Body mass index (BMI) < 35;
Documented diagnosis of moderate radiographic degeneration of up to 2 intervertebral discs from L1 to S1, with a suspected associated discogenic chronic low back pain;
Chronic LBP for ≥ 6 months;
Failed conservative care over the past 3 months of at least 2 conservative treatments including:
An MRI demonstrating:
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score at time of evaluation of ≥ 40 and ≤ 80 points;
Low back pain of Baseline Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) score of ≥ 6 on the 11-point scale;
No signs or symptoms of current infection;
Be able to give voluntary, written informed consent to participate and have signed an Informed Consent Form specific to this study;
Be willing and able to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study with a life expectancy of > 2 years.
Exclusion criteria
Known allergies to Gentamicin, Vancomycin;
Contraindications to the proposed sedation/anesthetic protocol;
Radicular pain greater than back pain by history or evidence of radicular pain or neurological deficit within the past 6 months. Radicular pain is defined as nerve pain following a dermatomal distribution and that correlates with nerve compression on imaging. Somatic referred pain is allowed;
Any of the following conditions at the index level:
History of sacroiliac (SI) joint pain/injections during the past 3 months or SI joint fusion within the past two years;
Received chemonucleolysis or percutaneous treatment of the affected disc prior to the study;
History of epidural steroid injections within 1 week prior to study treatment;
Received any lumbar intradiscal treatment injection or procedure (e.g., injection of methylene blue, dextrose, glucosamine, and chondroitin sulfate, or biacuplasty) and any nerve ablation procedures at the same or adjacent level (e.g., Basivertebral nerve ablation, dorsal ramus or sinovertebral nerve ablations). Discography and anaesthetic discography may be performed but must be done at least 2 weeks or more prior to the injection procedure;
Been a recipient of prior stem cell/progenitor cell therapy or other biological intervention (e.g., PRP) to repair the target intervertebral disc;
Severe motor deficit or cauda equina disorder based on investigator determination;
Diagnosis of any traumatic neurological disorders;
Severe diseases of any other major body system as judged by the investigator, including malignant diseases of any solid organ or any hematologic malignancy during the previous 5 years;
Demonstrate 3 or more Waddell's signs of Inorganic Behavior;
Any mental instability, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or uncontrolled anxiety/depression and/or require new or changed anti-depressants or anti-psychotic medications within 3 months of enrollment;
Compensated injuries or ongoing litigation regarding back pain/injury, or financial or other incentives to remain impaired;
If female and of child-bearing potential, are pregnant or breastfeeding or a plan to become pregnant or breastfeed in the first 12 months post-treatment;
Any medical condition that impairs follow-up (i.e., fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic regional pain syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy);
Evidence of substance abuse (including marijuana); Note: subjects using prescribed extended-release narcotics (e.g., fentanyl patch, MS Contin, oxycontin) within the 3 months prior to screening; subjects on long-acting opioids may be given option to wean off opiates before enrollment. Subjects on short-acting opiates (e.g., hydrocodone, oxycodone, tramadol, etc.) may be included and utilization monitored after the treatment;
Are currently receiving treatment with radiation, chemotherapy, immunosuppression, or chronic steroid therapy (prednisone, or its equivalent, use of up to 5 mg/qd is allowed, as well as inhalation steroids for asthma);
Active implantable devices, such as cardiac pacemakers, spinal cord stimulators, intrathecal pumps, etc.
Bilateral spondylolysis at any level;
Fracture of the spine, previous lumbar spine surgery or previous treatment of the target disc.
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