New gel implant offers hope for chronic back pain sufferers

NCT ID NCT04984629

First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested a new gel-like implant called HYDRAFIL for people with long-term low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease. 35 adults who had not gotten better with standard treatments received the implant. The goal was to see if the implant was safe and could reduce pain and improve daily function.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beam Interventional & Diagnostic Imaging

    Calgary, Alberta, T3K6G4, Canada

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