New spinal implant aims to ease back pain from worn discs
NCT ID NCT05997121
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing the safety and performance of a spinal implant called the Hexanium TLIF system in adults with degenerative disc disease. The implant is placed during surgery to fuse the spine and restore disc height. Researchers will track pain, disability, and any serious side effects for up to two years after surgery. The goal is to see if this device helps patients feel better and function more normally.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hexanium TLIF system (a spinal implant device used in surgery to fuse vertebrae)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that the Hexanium TLIF system is a safe and effective option for treating degenerative disc disease, helping patients experience less back and leg pain and improved function.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. Risks include surgery-related complications like infection or implant failure, and the device may not work for everyone.
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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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CHRU Nancy
RECRUITINGNancy, France
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Clinicque Générale Beaulieu
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGGeneva, Switzerland
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Clinique Saint Charles
RECRUITINGLyon, France
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Clinique du dos Terrefort
RECRUITINGBruges, France
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Hopital privé Clairval
RECRUITINGMarseille, France
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Polyclinique Majorelle
RECRUITINGNancy, France
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