New implant offers hope for stubborn back pain sufferers

NCT ID NCT06909292

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

Summary

This study looked at a device called Nevro1, which is a titanium cage implanted in the sacroiliac joint to stabilize it and encourage bone fusion. Researchers wanted to see if it could safely reduce pain and improve function in 180 adults with chronic sacroiliac joint dysfunction. The main goals were pain relief, no serious side effects, and evidence of joint fusion at one and two years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Nevro1 sacroiliac transfixing and fusion system (a titanium implant with bone graft to stabilize the joint)

What this could lead to

If successful, this device could offer a safe, lasting option for people with chronic sacroiliac joint pain who haven't found relief from other treatments.

What could go wrong

This is a post-market study, so the device is already approved. However, results may not apply to everyone, and risks include implant-related complications or lack of pain relief.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AIRS Clinic

    Lodi, California, 95240, United States

  • Advanced Spine and Pain Specialists

    Spring, Texas, 77380, United States

  • Carolinas Pain Institute

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States

  • Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Southfield, Michigan, 48033, United States

  • Procura Pain and Spine

    The Woodlands, Texas, 77384, United States