Baastrup syndrome

This study tests whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can lower inflammation and pain after major spine surgery. About 50 adults having long-segment spinal fusion will be randomly assigned to receive the stimulation or standard care. Researchers…

This study will track 600 adults with neck or back pain who are already scheduled to receive pharmacopuncture (herbal medicine injections) as part of their care. The key difference is that doctors will use an ultrasound device to guide the needle, aiming to avoid nerves and blood…

This study tests whether adding dexamethasone or dexmedetomidine to a standard nerve block (with ropivacaine) can better control pain after lower back surgery. 150 adults scheduled for elective lumbar spine surgery will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. The main goal i…

This study is a registry that collects information from children and teens up to age 21 who are having spine surgery with robotic and navigation tools. The goal is to track how accurately screws are placed and how much radiation patients and surgeons receive. No new treatment is …

This study follows 15,000 people with various spinal conditions (like stenosis, fractures, infections, or cancer spread) to see how their quality of life changes over 5 years. Participants fill out questionnaires about their health and daily activities. The goal is to understand …

This study follows 5,000 adults with spinal conditions to track their pain, work status, and quality of life over time. Participants fill out questionnaires before and after treatment. The goal is to learn which treatments work best for different types of spinal disease.

This study tests a new method to help patients understand complex spine or prostate surgeries before they agree to them. Instead of just reading a form, patients watch multimedia content and answer questions to check their understanding. The goal is to see if this approach makes …