New gel aims to stop painful scarring after back surgery
NCT ID NCT07153822
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new gel called Collabarrier® to see if it can prevent scar tissue from forming after back surgery for herniated discs or spinal stenosis. Sixty-nine adults having their first back surgery were randomly given either the new gel or an existing one. Researchers checked MRI scans and pain levels over six weeks to compare how well each gel worked.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Collagen-based adhesion barrier (Collabarrier®)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this gel could reduce painful scar tissue after back surgery, helping patients recover with less pain and better mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 69 patients. The results may not apply to everyone, and the gel might not work better than existing options.
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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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Ajou University Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
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Asan Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea
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Korea University Anam Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
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The Catholic University of Korea Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
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The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
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The Catholic University of Korea St. Vincent's Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
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