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Spine surgery showdown: which fix keeps teens moving best?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at two types of surgery for teens with scoliosis (a curved spine). One method, called vertebral body tethering (VBT), uses a flexible cord to straighten the spine while allowing more natural movement. The other, posterior spinal fusion (PSF), permanently fuses t…
Matched conditions: SPINE FUSION
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Neck surgery pain relief: could a simple injection cut opioid use?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a nerve block called an erector spinae plane block, given before cervical spine surgery, can reduce pain and the need for opioids afterward. Sixty adults undergoing neck fusion surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the anesthetic ropivacaine o…
Matched conditions: SPINE FUSION
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Spine surgery pain study seeks better recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at two different methods to control pain after spinal fusion surgery: injecting morphine near the spine or using a nerve block. The goal was to see which approach works better for pain relief and reduces the need for extra painkillers. Fifty adults having spine …
Matched conditions: SPINE FUSION
Sponsor: A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Prepping before spine surgery may cut complications in seniors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a pre-surgery health optimization program (prehabilitation) combined with enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) can reduce complications in elderly patients undergoing spinal fusion. 164 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the PREERAS …
Matched conditions: SPINE FUSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Apple watch tracks spine surgery recovery in stanford study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether having spine surgery patients wear an Apple Watch could help doctors track their recovery. 255 adults wore the watch before and after surgery to measure steps and distance. The goal was to see if this data matched how patients felt and if it could improv…
Matched conditions: SPINE FUSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Spine fracture study: surgery vs. no surgery – which is better?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 40 adults with certain types of spine fractures in the chest or lower back that did not cause nerve problems. Researchers compared outcomes between patients who had surgery (spinal fusion) and those who received conservative care like bracing and ex…
Matched conditions: SPINE FUSION
Sponsor: Sklifosovsky Institute of Emergency Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC