New keyhole surgery could ease back pain and speed recovery

NCT ID NCT07045714

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

Summary

This study tests a minimally invasive surgery called ULBLD for people with lumbar spinal stenosis—a condition that narrows the spine and causes pain or numbness. The surgery uses a small incision and a camera to relieve pressure on nerves. Researchers will track 78 patients in Mexico for 12 months to see if it improves disability, pain, and nerve function compared to their pre-surgery state.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

unilateral laminotomy with bilateral lumbar decompression (ULBLD) using endoscopic uniportal technique

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a less painful, faster-recovery surgical option for people with lumbar spinal stenosis.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage case series without a comparison group, 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.

lumbar spinal stenosis spinal stenosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hospital Zambrano Hellion, TecSalud

    RECRUITING

    San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, 66278, Mexico

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