Currently, RMSAS is conducting two randomized cervical spine research studies. This studies will compare cervical implants to an anterior cervical fusion. If you live with cervical DDD, have a herniated disc or suspect you are a candidate for a cervical fusion, then you might be an ideal candidate to participate in either study. Fill out the online application to be considered for this study.

The two randomized studies are being conducted on the Kineflex|C™ and NeoDisc™ implants.

Additional information on the NeoDisc:

Neo-Disc Implant

NeoDisc Implant

Candidates must generally meet the following criteria:

1. Be between 18 and 60 years of age.
2. Have symptoms of cervical degenerative disc disease (DDD) at only one cervical level from C3 to C7.
3. Have at least one of the following:

  • At least 6 weeks of prior consecutive treatment (e.g. physical therapy, and/or use of anti-inflammatory medications and muscle relaxants at the manufacturer's recommended therapeutic does)
  • The presence of progressive symptoms (e.g. increasing numbness or tingling) or,
  • Signs of nerve root compression

4. No prior surgery at the level to be treated, except laminotomy without accompanying facelotonomy
5. No more than one neck surgery via anterior approach
6. No previous trauma to the C3-C7 levels resulting in compression or bursting
7. Any terminal, systemic or autoimmune disease
8. Any disease, condition or surgery which might impair healing, such as:

  • Diabetes mellitus requiring daily insulin management
  • Active malignancy
  • History of metastatic malignancy

9. Pregnant at the time of enrollment, or planning to become pregnant, since this would contraindicate surgery

Other inclusions/exclusions apply.  Please consult RMSAS for full criteria.

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