New study aims to take the guesswork out of spinal fusion healing

NCT ID NCT05565456

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Rijnstate Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 30 adults aged 45-80 who are having spinal fusion surgery for spondylolisthesis. Researchers will use CT scans to measure changes in the bone graft placed between vertebrae over time. The goal is to develop an objective way to assess whether the bones have fused properly, which is currently difficult to determine.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: autologous bone graft
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a reliable, objective way to measure bone healing after spinal fusion surgery, helping doctors assess fusion status without guesswork.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study with only 30 participants. It does not test a new treatment, so it may not directly change patient care. The results may not apply to all spinal fusion patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spondylolisthesis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SPINAL FUSION SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rijnstate Hospital

Arnhem, Gelderland, 6800 WC, Netherlands

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