Back pain breakthrough? study pits two key surgeries against each other

NCT ID NCT06615518

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study compares two common surgeries for herniated discs causing sciatica: full endoscopic discectomy (FELD) and microdiscectomy (MD). Researchers will track pain and function in 220 adults over 12 months to see which approach leads to faster recovery and less pain. The goal is to help doctors choose the best surgical option for each patient.

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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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