Efficacy And Safety Of Novosis Putty In Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion For Patients With Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

Overview

About this study

Efficacy and Safety of Novosis Putty in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Patients with Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease : A Pivotal, Randomized, Prospective, Multi-Center Study

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Has a primary diagnosis of symptomatic lumbar degeneration with or without foraminal or recess stenosis of the lumbar confirmed by subject history and radiographic imaging (CT, MRI, X-rays) with no more than a Grade 2 (≤50% translation) spondylolisthesis. Symptomatic lumbar degeneration (L1 to S1) that may be associated with a co-morbid condition.
* Has a history of failure conservative treatment (e.g. bed rest, physical therapy, medications, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), manipulation, and/or spinal injections) for at least 6 months
* Has preoperative Oswestry Disability Index score ≥ 40/100 at baseline
* Male or Female, 21-80 years of age and skeletally mature at the time of surgery
* Psychosocially, mentally and physically able to fully comply with this protocol including adhering to follow-up schedule and requirements and filling out forms
* Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous instrumented surgery (i.e.: anterior disc replacement, spinal fusion, interspinous device, etc.) at the index lumbar level or an adjacent level;
* Degenerative or lytic spondylolisthesis greater than Grade 2 (50% translation);
* Active malignancy: A patient with a history of any invasive malignancy (except non-melanoma skin cancer), unless he/she has been treated with curative intent and there have been no clinical signs or symptoms of the malignancy for at least 5 years;
* Any degenerative muscular or neurological condition that would interfere with evaluation of outcomes, including but not limited to Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or multiple sclerosis;
* Has chronic or acute renal and/or hepatic impairment and/or failure or prior history of renal and/or hepatic parenchymal disease;
* Lactating, pregnant or interested in becoming pregnant in the next 3 years;
* Is currently participating in an investigational therapy (device and/or pharmaceutical) within 30 days prior to entering the study or such treatment is planned during the 24 months following enrollment into the study.
* Known hypersensitivity or allergy to any components of the study treatments inclusive of hypersensitivity or allergy to any BMP-2 type recombinant proteins or peptides.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 06/16/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Benjamin Elder, M.D., Ph.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Lesley Riess

5072845775

riess.lesley@mayo.edu

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