Disc cell injection shows promise for back pain relief

NCT ID NCT03955315

Completed Disease control Sponsor: DiscGenics, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested whether injecting special disc cells into damaged spinal discs can safely reduce chronic low back pain. 38 adults with early to moderate disc disease received either a low or high dose of the cell treatment or a sham injection. The goal was to check safety and see if the treatment improves pain and daily function over a year.

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Locations

Chiba University Hospital

Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
Mie University Hospital

Tsu, Mie-ken, 514-8507, Japan
Nagoya university hospital

Shōwaku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
Osaka University Hospital

Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
Tokai University Hospital

Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
University of Yamanashi Hospital

Chūō, Yamanashi, 409-3898, Japan

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DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE