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NCT ID NCT06193265

Disease control Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This study compares two surgical methods for treating lumbar disc herniation, a common cause of leg pain (radiculopathy). One method uses a microscope through a small incision, while the other uses a full endoscope, which may allow an even smaller cut. The trial will look at whether the endoscopic approach leads to fewer rehospitalizations within three months, as well as less pain, less blood loss, and a shorter hospital stay.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Endoscopic discectomy (a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove a herniated disc fragment)
What this could lead to
If endoscopic discectomy proves superior, it could become the preferred surgical option for lumbar disc herniation, offering faster recovery and fewer complications.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective study, not a randomized trial, so results may be biased. Endoscopic surgery is technically demanding and may not be suitable for all patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

539 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients who need discetomy for lumbar disc herniation

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient, male or female, aged ≥ 18 years * Patient operated under endoscopy for lumbar disc herniation between February 2020 and May 2022 * Patient operated by conventional microscopic surgery for lumbar disc herniation before February 2020 * Patient having been informed of the research and not opposing its data use as part of this research Exclusion Criteria: * None

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Radiculopathy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz

    Lyon, Toutes, 69008, France

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