Tiny camera surgery may beat standard back procedure for faster pain relief

NCT ID NCT06615518

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Opole Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study compared two minimally invasive surgeries for herniated discs: full endoscopic lumbar discectomy (FELD) and microdiscectomy (MD). Researchers enrolled 200 adults aged 18-85 with single-level disc herniation and sciatica. The goal was to see which technique provides better early pain relief and faster recovery, while also using MRI scans to guide treatment decisions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Full endoscopic lumbar discectomy (FELD) and microdiscectomy (MD) surgical procedures
What this could lead to: If FELD proves superior, it could offer patients a less invasive option with faster recovery and less early pain after surgery for herniated discs.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study with 200 participants, so results are available but may not apply to all patients. Both surgeries carry standard surgical risks like infection or nerve damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intervertebral Disc Displacement lumbar disk degenerative disorder lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to radiculopathy sciatic neuropathy sciatica

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DISC HERNIATION DISC HERNIATION WITH RADICULOPATHY DISCOPATHY LUMBAR DEGENERATIVE DISEASE LUMBAR RADICULOPATHY SCIATIC LEG PAIN SCIATIC NERVE COMPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Uniwesytecki Szpital Kliniczny

Opole, Opole Voivodeship, 45-001, Poland
Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny im Św Jadwigi w Opolu

Opole, Opole Voivodeship, 45-221, Poland

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