Spine surgery study probes hidden bacteria in back pain

NCT ID NCT03406624

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked for bacteria in the spine and bones of 200 people with chronic low back pain who were having surgery. Researchers collected tissue samples during surgery and used special genetic tests to find bacteria. The goal was to understand if bacteria play a role in back pain and bone changes, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Akershus University Hospital

    Lørenskog, Lørenskog, 1478, Norway

  • Haukeland University Hospital

    Bergen, Bergen, 5021, Norway

  • Oslo University Hospital Ullevål

    Oslo, Oslo, 4950, Norway

  • Stavanger Universitetssjukehus

    Stavanger, Norway

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