New scanner could help surgeons pinpoint the right discs to treat
NCT ID NCT06661850
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a tool called NOCISCAN that uses a special type of MRI to find which discs in the lower back are causing pain. About 300 adults who are already planning back surgery will take part. Half of the surgeons will see the NOCISCAN results, and half will not, to see if the tool helps improve pain relief after surgery.
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Locations
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Advocate Aurora Research Institute
RECRUITINGPark Ridge, Illinois, 60068, United States
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Endeavor Health
RECRUITINGEvanston, Illinois, 60201, United States
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Johns Hopkins Medicine
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Northwestern University
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Scripps Health
RECRUITINGLa Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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Texas Back Institute
RECRUITINGPlano, Texas, 75093, United States
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Todd H. Lanman, M.D Inc
RECRUITINGBeverly Hills, California, 90210, United States
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USC Keck Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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University of Miami/ Jackson Health System
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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