Research Studies

Available Studies

St. Louis Pain Consultants is now accepting volunteers for the following Clinical Research Studies:

SPARTAN Study

Enrollment Status: OPEN

The SPARTAN study is a prospective, multicenter, post-market surveillance study evaluating the TransLoc 3D Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System for patients with sacroiliac joint disruptions or degenerative sacroiliitis.

It includes two treatment arms: one using lateral-oblique screws and the other using a hybrid construct combining a screw and a posterior device. The study's primary objective is to assess improvement in patient function and pain levels while ensuring the absence of serious adverse events over a 12-month follow-up period. The study aims to enroll up to 240 patients across 30 U.S. centers, with data collection spanning 24 months to provide real-world evidence on the system’s safety and efficacy.

Abbott PROACTIVE

Enrollment Status: CLOSED

Prospective, Randomized, double-Arm, open-label Study Assessing the Progression of SubjeCT’s ReceIVing a Neuromodulation System and the Impact on Subject OutcomEs with Remote Subject Monitoring

The PROACTIVE study is a post-market prospective, randomized, controlled study conducted to assess the impact of proactive monitoring and clinical outreach on patient outcomes in comparison to a traditional follow-up schedule. This study will provide data to assess the impact of data-driven monitoring on chronic pain patients. Subjects will be followed for 12 months on the study.

Vertex Navigator 2

Enrollment Status: CLOSED

This study aims to compare and evaluate the efficacy of VX-548 in treating pain with painful lumbosacral radiculopathy and to evaluate the safety/tolerability of VX-548 at Week 12 (3 months). Subjects will undergo a series of dosing’s of VX-548 or placebo. You may qualify if you are between the ages of 18-70 and have experienced radicular pain for more than three months in the lower extremities.

TENON Catamaran

Enrollment Status: Open

Prospective, Multi-Center, Single Arm Post-Market Feasibility Study of the Tenon Medical CATAMARAN™ SI Joint Fusion System.

The CATAMARAN SI Joint Fusion System is intended for sacroiliac joint fusion for conditions.

including sacroiliac joint disruptions and degenerative sacroiliitis. The objective of this post-market study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients with sacroiliac joint disruptions or degenerative sacroiliitis treated with the CATAMARAN SI Joint Fusion System

SI Bone

Enrollment Status: Open

STACI iFuse TORQ for the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

STACI is a prospective, multicenter, study of SIJ fusion using the SI Bone iFuse TORQ implant system. The goal of the study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the device for its intended use.

*Research participants may be compensated for time and travel

*Medical treatment and devices are provided to our patient at no cost