Which graft fuses better after neck surgery? a Head-to-Head test
NCT ID NCT07739979
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two common techniques for fusing bones in the neck after removing a damaged disc: using a piece of the patient's own hip bone versus a synthetic cage. The study includes adults aged 20-60 with a single-level disc problem in the lower neck. Researchers will check how well the bones fuse over six months using X-rays and other imaging.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) using either an iliac crest bone graft or a PEEK cage
- What this could lead to
- If one approach proves better, it could guide surgeons toward the most effective fusion method, potentially improving recovery and reducing complications for people with cervical spondylosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study, so results may not apply broadly. The outcome depends on surgical skill and patient factors, and the trial does not yet establish which method is superior.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Services Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan