3D-Printed spinal cages could revolutionize back surgery

NCT ID NCT05237908

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Aesculap AG Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of implants used in spinal fusion surgery: 3D-printed cages and titanium-coated cages. The goal is to see which leads to better bone fusion and less disability for patients with herniated discs or degenerative spine disease. About 78 adults undergoing lumbar fusion will be randomly assigned to one implant type and followed for clinical outcomes like pain and quality of life.

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 interbody fusion cage
What this could lead to: If 3D-printed cages prove better, they could become the new standard for spinal fusion, potentially improving recovery and reducing long-term disability.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage device comparison. Results may not show a clear advantage, and individual surgical outcomes vary widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intervertebral disk degenerative disorder lumbar disk degenerative disorder lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to spondylolisthesis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DISC DISEASE DEGENERATIVE DISK HERNIATED LUMBAR SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

BG Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60389, Germany

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