Spine disc injection could ease back pain without surgery

NCT ID NCT07254806

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests whether a single injection of IDCT (rebonuputemcel), a cell therapy, can safely reduce pain and disability in people with mild to moderate lumbar disc degeneration. About 162 adults with chronic low back pain will receive either the cell injection or a sham procedure. Researchers will track pain, function, and side effects over two years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

IDCT (rebonuputemcel) - a cell therapy injected into the spinal disc

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new, non-surgical treatment to reduce pain and improve function in people with degenerated spinal discs.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 3 trial with only 162 participants. The treatment involves a needle injection into the spine, which carries risks like infection or disc injury. It may not work better than a sham procedure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intervertebral disk degenerative disorder Low Back Pain lumbar disk degenerative disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alabama Clinical Therapeutics

    RECRUITING

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35235, United States

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  • Axis Spine Center

    RECRUITING

    Post Falls, Idaho, 83854, United States

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  • Carolinas Pain Institute/ Center For Clinical Research

    RECRUITING

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States

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  • Indiana Spine Group

    RECRUITING

    Carmel, Indiana, 46032, United States

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  • Injury Care Family Care Research

    RECRUITING

    Boise, Idaho, 83709, United States

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  • Pacific Sports and Spine

    RECRUITING

    Eugene, Oregon, 97404, United States

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  • Pain Specialists of America

    RECRUITING

    Austin, Texas, 78745, United States

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  • Semmes Murphey Neurological Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38120, United States

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  • Source Healthcare

    RECRUITING

    Santa Monica, California, 90403, United States

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  • The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States

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  • University of Utah

    RECRUITING

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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  • Vantage Clinical Trials

    RECRUITING

    St. Petersburg, Florida, 33709, United States

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  • Vantage Clinical Trials

    RECRUITING

    Tampa, Florida, 33709, United States

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  • Wake Research

    RECRUITING

    Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, United States

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