Abstract
Lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) and low back pain (LBP) are two conditions that are closely related. Several studies have shownCutibacterium acnescolonization of degenerated discs, but whether and how these finding correlates with LBP is unknown. A prospective study was planned to identify molecules present in lumbar intervertebral discs (LLIVD) colonized byC.acnesin patients with LDD and LBP and correlate them with their clinical, radiological, and demographic profiles. The clinical manifestations, risk factors, and demographic characteristics of participants undergoing surgical microdiscectomy will be tracked. Samples will be isolated and pathogens found in LLIVD will be characterized phenotypically and genotypically. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) of isolated species will be used to phylotype and detect genes associated with virulence, resistance, and oxidative stress. Multiomic analyses of LLIVD colonized and non-colonized will be carried out to explain not only the pathogen’s role in LDD, but also its involvement in the pathophysiology of LBP. This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board (CAAE 50077521.0.0000.5258). All patients who agree to participate in the study will sign an informed consent form. Regardless of the study’s findings, the results will be published in a peer-reviewed medical journal. Trials registration number NCT05090553; pre-results.
Funder
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisado Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de NívelSuperior - Brasil
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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