Is fusion necessary? new trial tests if simpler back surgery works just as well
NCT ID NCT05273879
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two surgical approaches for single-level lumbar spinal stenosis: decompression alone versus decompression with spinal fusion. Researchers will track 86 patients aged 45-75 over two years to see if the simpler procedure works just as well. The goal is to determine whether fusion is truly needed, which could reduce surgical risks and costs.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that decompression alone is just as effective as decompression plus fusion, potentially sparing patients from unnecessary surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (86 participants) and results may not apply to all patients. The non-inferiority design means it can only show that one approach is not worse than the other, not that it is better.
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Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center
RECRUITINGMoscow, Moscow, 105203, Russia
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Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine
RECRUITINGMoscow, Moscow, 107045, Russia
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