Disc replacement may keep patients working longer than spinal fusion

NCT ID NCT06989632

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

Summary

This study looks at people who received a total lumbar disc prosthesis (Baguera®L) for lower back pain or sciatica caused by disc degeneration or herniation. The goal is to see how many return to their original job five years after surgery. Unlike spinal fusion, which often limits mobility and prevents return to work, disc replacement aims to preserve motion and improve work outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Baguera®L lumbar disc prosthesis

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that disc replacement helps more people return to their original jobs compared to spinal fusion, preserving mobility and reducing disability.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study without a control group, so it cannot prove disc replacement is better than other surgeries. Results depend on individual factors like job type and overall health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intervertebral Disc Displacement intervertebral disk degenerative disorder lumbar disk degenerative disorder lumbar disk disease lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to sciatica

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Consorcio Hospital General Universitario de Valencia

    Valencia, Valencia, 46015, Spain