New keyhole surgery for neck pain could mean faster recovery

NCT ID NCT06960018

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Aesculap AG Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares a new, less invasive surgical technique to standard open surgery for placing screws in the neck and upper back bones. The goal is to see if the new approach reduces pain and improves recovery. About 76 adults with conditions like fractures, instability, or tumors will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Ennovate® Cervical Spinal System (a device for pedicle screw placement)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a less painful, faster-recovering surgical option for people with cervical spine problems.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 76 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery always carries risks like infection or nerve damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CERVICAL SPINE DISEASE PAIN, POSTOPERATIVE

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Locations

Charité Berlin
RECRUITING

Berlin, 10117, Germany
Universitätsklinikum Aachen
RECRUITING

Aachen, 52074, Germany
Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
RECRUITING

Freiburg im Breisgau, 70196, Germany

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