Less invasive spine surgery may match traditional fusion for back pain relief
NCT ID NCT07289737
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two types of spine surgery for a condition called degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis, where a vertebra slips forward and causes pain or nerve problems. One surgery uses a small camera (endoscope) to relieve pressure, while the other involves fusing bones together. Researchers will track 100 patients aged 50-90 to see which approach provides better pain relief and function with fewer complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a less invasive endoscopic surgery works as well as or better than traditional fusion surgery for relieving pain and improving mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small study (100 participants) comparing two established procedures, so results may not apply to all patients. Both surgeries carry risks like infection or nerve damage.
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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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4th Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
RECRUITINGYiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, China
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