Twin Cities Spine Center

Ongoing Projects



Ongoing projects include those that are in the process of enrolling patients, seeking follow-up from patients or are in the process of being analyzed and summarized. New projects are continually being added. If you or someone you know qualifies for any of the projects listed below or if you would like further information, please contact the Research Department.
 
Genetic Study of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Status:Enrolling
Synopsis:Collect DNA samples and phenotypic information from study patients to detect an informative DNA polymorphism that segregates the disease phenotype from the other phenotype.
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Risk of Progressions of the >50º curve in the Skeletally Mature Patient with AIS
Status:Chart & Film Review
Synopsis:This study is conducted to evaluate the results of spinal curves of greater than 50 degrees that were not surgically treated when the patient was a child.
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Radiation Dosages from CT Scans
Status:Enrolling
Synopsis:The objective of this study is to evaluate the dosages of CT scans that involve the spine.
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Pediatric Scoliosis (PPSS)
Status:Enrolling
Synopsis:To develop a radiographic and clinical database on consecutively treated pediatric scoliosis cases and to assess outcome measures with operative idiopathic scoliosis.
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Pediatric Kyphosis (PPKS)
Status:Enrolling
Synopsis:To assess outcome measures in patients with pediatric kyphosis and obtain data on currently available surgical approaches to treat pediatric kyphosis in the thoracic spine.
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Prospective Treatment Outcome Study (ProSTOS)
Status:Enrolling
Synopsis:The overall purpose of this research study is to evaluate different surgical and non-operative [techniques] treatment methods.
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The Treatment of Wound Infection in Spine Surgery:When is a Vacuum Assisted Closure Necessary?
Status:IRB Approval
Synopsis:The objective of this study is to determine whether or not vacuum assisted closure (VAC) is necessary in treating wound infections in spine surgery.
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Developmental Spondylolisthesis:A Prospective Multi-Center Study: A two part study: (A) predicting
Status:IRB Approval
Synopsis:The goal is to identify measurements between historic controls with a changes in radiological progression or clinical outcome in Spondylolisthesis patients and identify pelvic measurements that are useful in predicting surgical or clinical outcomes.
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A Multi-Center, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Cervical Arthroplasty to ACDF for
Status:active
Synopsis:To determine the safety and effectiveness of the DISCOVER Artificial Cervical Disc in the treatment of degenerative disc disease in one or two adjacent levels in the cervical spine.
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Adult Deformity Outcomes Analysis (ADO)
Status:Enrolling
Synopsis:To assess the progression in adult deformity, we will need to follow and track the natural history of the pathology in surgical and non-surgical patients alike.
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