New Mini-Open spine surgery aims to cut recovery time for spinal stenosis patients
NCT ID NCT07279051
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a modified mini-open spine surgery (mMO-TLIF) works as well as or better than traditional open surgery for people with lumbar spinal stenosis and instability. About 224 adults aged 18 to 80 with persistent leg pain or walking problems will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries. Researchers will track pain, disability, blood loss, hospital stay, and complications over two years to see which approach offers better outcomes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
modified mini-open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (mMO-TLIF) surgery
What this could lead to
If successful, this modified surgery could offer patients with lumbar spinal stenosis a less invasive option that reduces blood loss, shortens hospital stays, and speeds up recovery while still effectively relieving pain and improving function.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 224 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The modified surgery is still a major spine procedure with risks like infection or nerve injury, and it may not prove superior to the standard open approach.
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