Can a simple test during back surgery prevent nerve damage?
NCT ID NCT02272140
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at a technique that stimulates nerves during a specific type of spine surgery (XLIF) to see if it can quickly spot nerve problems. Researchers checked how well the method worked by comparing nerve signals during surgery with patients' nerve health up to six weeks after. The goal was to learn if this monitoring can help surgeons avoid nerve injury, not to treat the disease itself.
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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
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