Spine surgery position may swell optic nerve, study finds

NCT ID NCT07395115

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study observed 65 adults undergoing spine surgery while lying face-down (prone position). Researchers measured changes in optic nerve sheath diameter using ultrasound and checked vision before and after surgery. The goal was to identify factors that might lead to vision changes, but no treatment was tested.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors understand how to prevent rare vision problems after spine surgery.

What could go wrong

This was a small, observational study with no intervention, so it cannot prove any treatment works. Results may not apply to all patients.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for SPINAL SURGERY are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)