New disc implant aims to ease chronic back pain without fusion

NCT ID NCT05508360

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a new disc implant called PerQdisc for people with chronic low back pain from degenerative disc disease. The implant is placed in the spine after removing the damaged disc material. Researchers will track 72 participants to see if the implant improves pain and function, and whether it stays in place safely.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
PerQdisc Nucleus Replacement System (a disc implant)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new surgical option for people with chronic low back pain who haven't improved with other treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 72 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The implant could fail, move out of place, or require more surgery.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CIGE: Centro de Imunologia y Genetica

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

  • Cediul S.A.

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

  • Clínica Imbanaco de Cali S.A.

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia

  • Fundacion Hospitalaria San Vicente de Paul

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

  • Fundación Campbell

    WITHDRAWN

    Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

  • Life Science Center for Innovation Hospital Clinica Biblica

    RECRUITING

    San José, Costa Rica

  • Pacífica Salud Hospital Punta Pacífica

    RECRUITING

    Panama City, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

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  • Republican Specialized Scientific Practical Medical Center of Endocrinology named after Academician Y.Kh. Turakulova

    RECRUITING

    Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  • Sabbag Radiólogos S.A.

    WITHDRAWN

    Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

  • Sanatario Americano

    RECRUITING

    Asunción, 1101, Paraguay

  • Sociedad de Cirugia de Bogota- Hospital de San Jose

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Bogotá, D.C., Colombia

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