Can a 3D-Printed spine model make surgery safer?
NCT ID NCT07727161
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether using a patient-specific 3D-printed model of the spine helps surgeons plan screw placement for thoracic or lumbar fractures. Sixteen people with a single broken vertebra will be split into two groups: one using standard CT scans for planning, the other using a 3D-printed model. The goal is to see if the model reduces blood loss, shortens surgery time, and improves screw accuracy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 3D-printed model for preoperative planning
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make spine surgery safer and more precise by helping surgeons plan better before the operation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 16 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit of 3D models over standard CT scans is still unproven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Masaryk hospital in Usti nad Labem
RECRUITINGÚstí nad Labem, Czechia
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