New disc implant could ease back pain without fusion
NCT ID NCT06860867
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests a new artificial disc called PerQdisc in 5 people with chronic back pain from a single damaged disc. The implant aims to replace the painful disc and improve pain and function. Researchers are checking if it is safe and works well enough to study further.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PerQdisc artificial implant (a device placed in the spine to replace a damaged disc)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for chronic back pain caused by a damaged disc, potentially reducing pain and improving function without fusion surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early feasibility trial with only 5 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The implant is new, and risks like device failure or worsening pain are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Axis Spine Center
RECRUITINGCoeur d'Alene, Idaho, 83854, United States
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HOPE Research Institute
WITHDRAWNPhoenix, Arizona, 85032, United States
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HonorHealth Research & Innovation Institute
RECRUITINGScottsdale, Arizona, 85251, United States
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Hope Research Institute
WITHDRAWNGlendale, Arizona, 85308, United States
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Indiana Spine Group
RECRUITINGCarmel, Indiana, 46032, United States
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SonoSpine
WITHDRAWNOklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73159, United States
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Spine Institute of Louisiana
RECRUITINGShreveport, Louisiana, 71101, United States
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The CORE Institute
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85023, United States
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