New surgical approach aims to fix failed back fusions by restoring natural spinal curve
NCT ID NCT07050290
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study tests a surgical technique to restore the natural curve (lordosis) of the lower spine in people who have had a previous spinal fusion that failed or caused ongoing pain. The procedure is done through the same incision used in the prior surgery. Researchers will measure changes in spinal alignment, pain levels, and disability in 20 adults with failed back surgery syndrome or degenerative spine conditions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical procedure to restore segmental lordosis via posterior approach
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could offer a safer, more effective way to correct spinal alignment after a failed fusion, potentially reducing pain and disability.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Surgery carries risks like infection, nerve damage, or incomplete symptom relief.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics
Moscow, 127299, Russia
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