Spinal implant aims to stabilize the back and ease pain

NCT ID NCT02555280

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This trial studies a device called coflex, a small implant placed in the spine after decompression surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes back and leg pain). The study includes 40 adults with moderate to severe stenosis and low back pain. Half receive decompression plus the coflex implant, and half receive decompression alone. Researchers track pain, disability, and complications over 2 to 5 years to see if the implant improves outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

coflex® Interlaminar Technology (a spinal implant)

What this could lead to

If successful, this implant could offer a more stable, lasting solution for people with spinal stenosis and low back pain, potentially reducing the need for repeat surgeries.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The implant also carries risks like infection, device failure, or nerve damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain lumbar spinal stenosis spinal stenosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • 01L_Northshore University Health System

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States

  • 03L_Thomas Jefferson University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

  • 24_Unity Surgical Center, LLC

    Lafayette, Indiana, 47905, United States

  • Austin Neurosurgeons

    Austin, Texas, 78746, United States

  • Central Cost Neurological Surgery

    San Luis Obispo, California, 93401, United States

  • Cervical Disc Center of Los Angeles

    Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States

  • Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC)

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85020, United States

  • Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at Great Neck

    Great Neck, New York, 11021, United States

  • Southern Oregon Orthpaedics

    Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States

  • Spine Institute of Louisiana

    Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101, United States

  • Summit Spine

    Portland, Oregon, 97225, United States

  • Sutter Health

    Sacramento, California, 95816, United States

  • Tallahassee Neurological Clinic

    Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, United States

  • UC Health Spine Center

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States