New minimally invasive back surgery shows promise in early study

NCT ID NCT01640977

Completed Disease control Sponsor: NuVasive Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at two surgical techniques for treating painful degenerative disc disease in the lower back. Researchers compared a newer, less invasive method called MAS PLIF with the standard open surgery. They tracked complications and pain levels in 67 adults who had one or two levels of their spine fused. The goal was to see if the less invasive approach offered similar or better short-term results.

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Locations

Kuether Brain and Spine

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States
Nova Neurosurgical Brain and Spine

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States
Scott and White Healthcare

Temple, Texas, 76508, United States
WellSpan Orthopedics-York

York, Pennsylvania, 17405, United States

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LUMBAR DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE