New artificial disc aims to beat fusion surgery for neck pain
NCT ID NCT04982835
First seen Nov 15, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tests a new artificial disc (M6-C) against standard fusion surgery for people with two-level neck disc disease causing arm pain or numbness. About 156 adults who haven't improved with non-surgical care will be followed for years. The goal is to see if the artificial disc better preserves neck movement and reduces the need for more surgeries.
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Locations
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American Neurospine Institute/Medical City Frisco
Frisco, Texas, 75033, United States
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Axis Spine
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 83815, United States
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Beverly Hills Spine Surgery
Beverly Hills, California, 90210, United States
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Brigham & Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Carle Health
Urbana, Illinois, 61801, United States
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Desert Institute for Spine Care
Phoenix, Arizona, 85020, United States
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Disc Sports & Spine Center
Newport Beach, California, 92660, United States
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Institute of Neuro Innovation
Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States
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Joseph Spine Institute
Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States
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Longstreet Clinic
Gainesville, Georgia, 30801, United States
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Mayfield Clinic
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45209, United States
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Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group
Long Beach, California, 90806, United States
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Metropolitan Neurosurgery Associates - Englewood Health
Englewood, New Jersey, 07631, United States
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Michigan Orthopedic Surgeons
Southfield, Michigan, 48033, United States
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Orlando Health
Orlando, Florida, 32809, United States
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St. Charles Spine Institute
Thousand Oaks, California, 91860, United States
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St. David's Healthcare
Austin, Texas, 78705, United States
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Steadman Philipon Research Institute
Vail, Colorado, 81657, United States
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The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63017, United States
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UC Irvine Medical Center
Orange, California, 92868, United States
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University of Colorado School of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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