Outcome
Type |
Measure |
Description |
Time frame |
Safety issue |
Other |
Mean Rotation (F to E) in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of rotation (flexion to extension) at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Rotation (F to E) in Degrees - Below Level of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of rotation (flexion to extension) at the level below the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Rotation (F to E) in Degrees - Above Level of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of rotation (flexion to extension) at the level above the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Translation (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of translation at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Translation (mm) - Below Level of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of translation at the level below the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Translation (mm) - Above Level of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of translation at the level above the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Anterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of anterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Posterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of posterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Translation (F to E) in Percent (%) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the percentage of translation at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Translation (F to E) in Percent (%) - Below Level of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the percentage of translation at the level below the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Translation (F to E) in Percent (%) - Above Level of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the percentage of translation at the level above the implant in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Average Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average measure of disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Pre-Op Anterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from baseline for anterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Pre-Op Posterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from baseline for posterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Pre-Op Average Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from baseline for disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Post-Op Anterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from immediate post-op for anterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Post-Op Posterior Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from immediate post-op for posterior disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Post-Op Average Disc Height (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the average change from immediate post-op for disc height at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Disc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean disc angle at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Pre-Op Disc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean change in disc angle from baseline at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Post-Op Disc Angle in Degrees - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean change in disc angle from immediate post-op at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the measure of spondylolisthesis at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (%) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the measure of the percentage of spondylolisthesis at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Pre-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean change in measure of spondylolisthesis at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Post-Op Spondylolisthesis (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
As determined by independent radiographic lab, this is the mean change in measure of spondylolisthesis from immediate post-op at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Foraminal Height (X-ray) (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
This is the mean foraminal height via x-ray at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Pre-Op Foraminal Height (X-ray) (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
This is the mean change in foraminal height via x-ray from baseline at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Change From Post-Op Foraminal Height (X-ray) (mm) - At Level(s) of Implant |
This is the mean change in foraminal height via x-ray from immediate post-op at the index level(s) in both treatment groups at 5 years. |
5 years |
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Other |
Bony Bridging |
Bridging through the posterolateral gutters, between the facet joints, between transverse processes, and/or between facet joint and transverse process will all be considered acceptable forms of bridging bone. |
5 years |
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Other |
Heterotopic Ossification |
Assessment applicable to coflex arm only. The assessment applies to bony formations that occur in and around the implant. |
5 years |
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Other |
Fusion Status |
The assessment is an analysis of three component factors: Bridging Bone, Angular Motion and Translational Motion. |
5 years |
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Other |
Interface Remodeling - At Level(s) of Implant |
Per level; Assessment applicable to coflex arm only. This is an assessment of the bone-implant interface. |
5 years |
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Other |
Device Condition (Coflex Arm) |
Per level; Assessment only applicable to coflex group. Device Condition in the investigational subjects was graded as: Intact, Deformed, Fractured, Migrated, or Dislodged. |
5 years |
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Other |
Device Condition (Fusion Control) |
Per level; This assessment is applicable to the fusion arm only. Device Condition in the control subjects will be graded as: Intact, Loose Screws, or Failed Hardware. |
5 years |
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Other |
Device Mobility |
Per level; Assessment is applicable to coflex arm only. Device Mobility is an expected occurrence in some subjects and represents the amount of the of lift-off of the implant from the inferior spinous process. |
5 years |
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Primary |
Number of Subjects With Improvement of at Least 15 Points in ODI |
The primary variable of performance is the assessment of Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index (ODI) in both treatment groups at 5 years. It will be assessed if the improvement in ODI since the pre surgery status in the coflex™ group is better than the improvement in the control group (scale 0-100 with a higher score representing increased disability). |
5 years |
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Primary |
Number of Subjects With no Reoperations, Revisions, Removals, or Supplemental Fixation |
Assessment of secondary surgical interventions, i.e., reoperations, revisions, removals, or supplemental fixation associated with either coflex or control group. Refer to FDA guidance for complete definitions (https://www.fda.gov/RegulatoryInformation/Guidances/ucm072263.htm). |
5 years |
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Primary |
Number of Subjects With no Major Device Related Complications |
Assessment of major device-related complications at 5 years |
5 years |
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Primary |
Number of Subjects With no Epidural Injection(s) |
Assessment of lumbar epidural injections |
5 years |
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Primary |
Number of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Sensory or Motor Deficit |
No persistent new or increasing sensory or motor deficit |
5 years |
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Primary |
Number of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Sensory Deficit |
No persistent new or increasing sensory deficit |
5 years |
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Primary |
Number of Subjects With no Persistent New or Increasing Motor Deficit |
No persistent new or increasing motor deficit |
5 years |
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Primary |
Number of Subjects With no Reoperations or Epidural (Up to Day 1825) |
No reoperations, revisions, removals or supplemental fixation and no epidural injection at any lumbar level up to and including the Month 60 visit. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Number of Subjects With a Decrease in Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Symptom Severity of at Least 0.5 Points |
ZCQ is a scale that measures physical function, symptom severity, and patient satisfaction for patients with spinal stenosis. Scores range from 1-5 with a higher score indicating worsening disability. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Number of Subjects With Decrease in Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Physical Function of at Least 0.5 Points |
ZCQ is a scale that measures physical function, symptom severity, and patient satisfaction for patients with spinal stenosis. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Number of Subjects With Maintenance or Improvement in SF-12 Physical Function Component |
Assessment of the patient's Quality of Life as measured by SF-12. Scores range from 0 to 100, where a zero score indicates the lowest level of health. Success was defined as subjects who maintained or improved from their SF-12 score at baseline. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Number of Subjects With Maintenance or Improvement in SF-12 Mental Health Component |
Assessment of the patient's Quality of Life as measured by SF-12. Scores range from 0 to 100, where a zero score indicates the lowest level of health. Success was defined as subjects who maintained or improved from their SF-12 score at baseline. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Number of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Back Pain of at Least 20mm |
Improvement of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for low back pain (on the 100 mm scale) compared to control group. On a scale of 0 to 100, 0 indicates no pain and 100 indicates worst pain imaginable. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Number of Subjects With Decrease VAS Worse Leg Pain of at Least 20mm |
Improvement of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for leg pain (on the 100 mm scale) compared to control group. On a scale of 0 to 100, 0 indicates no pain and 100 indicates worst pain imaginable. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Mean Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Score |
Assessment of disability from low back pain as measured by ODI (Oswestry Disability Index) mean score in each treatment group at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100, a higher score represents increased disability. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Mean Visual Analog Scale Back Pain Score |
Assessment of Back Pain as measured by VAS mean score in each treatment group at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100mm, a higher score represents worse pain. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Mean Visual Analog Scale Leg (Worse) Pain Score |
Assessment of Worse Leg Pain by VAS mean score in each treatment group at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100mm, a higher score represents worse pain. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Mean Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Leg (Right) Pain Score |
Assessment of Right Leg Pain by VAS mean score in each treatment group at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100mm, a higher score represents worse pain. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Mean Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Leg (Left) Pain Score |
Assessment of Left Leg Pain by VAS mean score in both treatment groups at 5 years. On a scale of 0-100mm, a higher score represents worse pain. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Number of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Right Leg Pain of at Least 20mm |
Improvement of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for low back pain (on the 100 mm scale) compared to control group. On a scale of 0 to 100, 0 indicates no pain and 100 indicates worst pain imaginable. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Number of Subjects With a Decrease in VAS Left Leg Pain of at Least 20mm |
Improvement of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for low back pain (on the 100 mm scale) compared to control group. On a scale of 0 to 100, 0 indicates no pain and 100 indicates worst pain imaginable. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Mean Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Symptom Severity Score |
Assessment of symptom severity by ZCQ mean score in both treatment groups at 5 years. ZCQ is a scale that measures physical function, symptom severity, and patient satisfaction for patients with spinal stenosis. Scores range from 1-5 with a higher score indicating worsening disability. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Mean Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) Physical Function Score |
Assessment of physical function by ZCQ mean score in both groups at 5 years. ZCQ is a scale that measures physical function, symptom severity, and patient satisfaction for patients with spinal stenosis. Scores range from 1-5 with a higher score indicating worsening disability. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Mean Short Form-12 Physical Component Score |
Assessment of the patient's Quality of Life as measured by SF-12 mean score in both treatment groups at 5 years. Scores range from 0 to 100, where a zero score indicates the lowest level of health. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Mean Short Form-12 Mental Component Score |
Assessment of the patient's Quality of Life as measured by SF-12 mean score in both treatment groups at 5 years. Scores range from 0 to 100, where a zero score indicates the lowest level of health. |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Patient Survey: Satisfaction |
Subjects who responded "Very Satisfied" or "Somewhat Satisfied". |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Patient Survey: Recommendation of Treatment |
Subjects who responded "Definitely Yes" or "Probably Yes" |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Pain Management: Class II Narcotics Usage by Device Group |
Number of subjects using Class II narcotics |
5 years |
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Secondary |
Pain Management: NSAIDs/ASA/Acetaminophen Usage by Device Group |
Number of subjects using NSAIDs/ASA/Acetaminophen |
5 years |
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