New nerve check during back surgery could prevent damage
NCT ID NCT02272140
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a method to monitor nerve health during a specific type of spine surgery called XLIF. Researchers used mild electrical stimulation on the lower back nerves during surgery and checked if changes in nerve signals could predict nerve problems after surgery. 324 adults with degenerative disc disease took part. The goal was to see if this monitoring technique can help surgeons avoid nerve injury.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this technique could help surgeons monitor nerve health during spine surgery and reduce the risk of nerve damage.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The technique may not reliably predict nerve injury, and results may not apply to all spine surgeries.
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Locations
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Columbia Orthopedic Group Research
Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE)
Tampa, Florida, 33637, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, P.S.
Spokane, Washington, 99208, United States
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Piedmont Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States
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Scripps Clinical Research Services
La Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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Seton Brain and Spine Institute
Austin, Texas, 78701, United States
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USF Neurology and Neurosurgery
Tampa, Florida, 33606, United States
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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West Augusta Spine Specialists, LLC
Augusta, Georgia, 30909, United States
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Western Regional Center for Brain & Spine Surgery
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States