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IV iron before spine surgery may cut transfusions in Iron-Deficient teens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving intravenous (IV) iron before spinal fusion surgery can reduce the need for blood transfusions in teenagers with scoliosis who are also iron deficient. About 120 participants aged 10-19 will receive either IV iron or standard care. The goal is to se…
Matched conditions: SPINAL FUSION
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:58 UTC
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New hope for kids after spine surgery: drug may stop nausea
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug aprepitant can prevent nausea and vomiting in children and teens after scoliosis surgery. About 100 participants aged 8 to 18 will receive either aprepitant or standard care. The goal is to see if fewer kids need rescue anti-nausea medication aft…
Matched conditions: SPINAL FUSION
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: IWK Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Ear zap might ease pain and inflammation after spine surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can help reduce inflammation and pain after major spine surgery. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers and pain scores in 50 adults undergoing long-segment spinal fusion. The goal is to se…
Matched conditions: SPINAL FUSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexander T. Yahanda • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:57 UTC
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Nerve blocks may ease pain and speed recovery for seniors after back surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early study looks at whether a special type of nerve block (called TLIP) can improve pain and recovery in adults aged 65 and older having spinal fusion surgery. The blocks are given before surgery to reduce pain, opioid use, and the risk of confusion (delirium) after the ope…
Matched conditions: SPINAL FUSION
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:56 UTC
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Laser belt may soothe back pain after spine surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special belt with laser lights can reduce long-term back pain in people who had spinal fusion or decompression surgery. About 80 adults who have had back pain for over 3 months after surgery will wear either a laser belt or a normal brace. Researchers w…
Matched conditions: SPINAL FUSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New painkiller aims to cut opioid use in teen scoliosis surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two numbing drugs injected during spinal fusion surgery for teens with scoliosis. One drug lasts longer, and researchers want to see if it reduces the need for strong painkillers like opioids in the first 3 days after surgery. About 128 teens aged 10-17 will t…
Matched conditions: SPINAL FUSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Which rod setup lasts longer in spine surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two different ways to place metal rods during spinal fusion surgery to see which one breaks less often. Researchers will review medical records of over 1,200 people aged 45 and older who had this surgery. The goal is to find out if adding extra rods helps prev…
Matched conditions: SPINAL FUSION
Sponsor: AO Foundation, AO Spine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Spinal fusion surgery may be unnecessary for some back pain patients, new trial suggests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical treatments for single-level lumbar spinal stenosis: decompression alone versus decompression with fusion. About 86 adults aged 45-75 with severe stenosis will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see if fusion is truly…
Matched conditions: SPINAL FUSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sklifosovsky Institute of Emergency Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC