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NCT Number: NCT07207187

Karma Ambispective Study

The purpose of this observational, multi-center, ambispective study is collect real world patient outcomes that characterize the effectiveness of the Karma Fixation System in the lumbar spine.

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Key information

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Sonoran Spine, Gilbert, Arizona, United States

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About this study

This is a multicenter, observational, ambispective study of up to 100 patients across a maximum of 10 US sites. Retrospective data collection will be performed from preoperative up to the single prospective visit. Prospective data collection will include a one-time visit to obtain post-operative imaging. In the event a subject has a complete 12-month data set available retrospectively, the prospective visit may not be required.

PRIMARY ENDPOINTS:

  • Fusion status at a minimum of 12-months postoperative (≥10 months post surgery)

SECONDARY ENDPOINTS:

  • Procedure-or device-related serious adverse events (SAE)
  • Patient reported outcomes if available included, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Back and leg pain as measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS), 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Skeletally mature and age ≥ 18 years of age at the time of surgery
  • Previously treated with the Karma Fixation System
  • Has at least 12-months post-surgery imaging obtained including a minimum 2 view x-rays (lateral flexion and lateral extension) and CT scan, or willing to return to obtain imaging
  • Be willing and able to comply with the study protocol requirements
  • Be willing to sign the study-specific Informed Consent Document

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous fusion or total disc replacement at the index level(s)
  • Active systemic infection at the index level at the time of surgery
  • Current active or suspected malignancy, or a cancer diagnosis that was ongoing during the patient's treatment and healing period
  • Diagnosis of osteomalacia or Paget's bone disease
  • Currently enrolled in a competing research study
  • Currently incarcerated \\
  • Currently pregnant or plans to become pregnant

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Fusion

    Time frame: 12 month post surgery (≥10 months post surgery)

    Fusion at treated levels as measured by x-rays and CT scan.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Serious Adverse Events

    Time frame: Surgery through study completion

    Incidence of serious adverse events (SAE).

  2. Change in Pain

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 months post surgery

    Pain improvement as measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS), 0-100mm. Higher score indicates increased pain.

  3. Change in Disability

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 months post surgery

    Disability improvement as measured by Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), 0-100%. High score indicates increase disability

  4. Change in Quality of Life

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 months post surgery

    Improvement in qualify of life as measured by 12-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), 0-100. High score indicates increase quality of life.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Spinal Elements

Industry

Collaborators

  • The Spine Network

Registry information

Official study title

An Ambispective Efficacy Evaluation of the Karma Fixation System

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Oct 3, 2025
Registry last updated
Oct 3, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.