New bone graft could improve spine surgery outcomes

NCT ID NCT03118505

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a special bone graft (Infuse Bone Graft with Mastergraft Strip) helps fuse multiple spine bones better than a standard graft in people with degenerative lower back conditions. About 100 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the new graft or a standard one during surgery. The main goal is to see if the new graft leads to successful bone fusion and improved pain and function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Infuse Bone Graft (contains rhBMP-2 protein to stimulate bone growth)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a more effective way to fuse multiple spine levels, potentially reducing pain and disability for people with degenerative spinal conditions.

What could go wrong

This is an early pilot study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment involves surgery and carries risks like infection, nerve damage, or bone overgrowth.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for MULTI-LEVEL DEGENERATIVE LUMBOSACRAL SPINAL CONDITIONS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • American Neurospine Institute PLLC

    Plano, Texas, 75075, United States

  • Bronson Methodist Hospital

    Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49007, United States

  • Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

  • Fort Wayne Orthopedics

    Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46804, United States

  • Foundation for Orthopedic Research and Education

    Tampa, Florida, 33637, United States

  • Indiana Spine Group

    Carmel, Indiana, 46032, United States

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University

    New York, New York, 10034, United States

  • Seton Spine & Scoliosis Center

    Austin, Texas, 78731, United States

  • Spine Colorado

    Durango, Colorado, 81301, United States

  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • The Spine Health Institute

    Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32701, United States

  • The Steadman Clinic

    Vail, Colorado, 81657, United States

  • The University of Kansas (KUMC)

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

  • University of California, Davis

    Sacramento, California, 95816, United States

  • University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

  • University of Virginia Health System

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

  • Upstate Orthopedics

    East Syracuse, New York, 13057, United States