Artificial disc holds up over 5 years in neck pain study

NCT ID NCT04630626

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

Summary

This study followed 145 people who received the Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc to treat neck problems caused by worn-out discs. Researchers checked if the disc was still working safely after 5 years, looking for pain improvement, device failures, or need for more surgery. The goal was to confirm the disc's long-term benefits and risks.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Buffalo Spine Surgery

    Lockport, New York, 14094, United States

  • Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States

  • Indiana Spine Group

    Carmel, Indiana, 46032, United States

  • Kennedy-White orthopedic Center

    Sarasota, Florida, 34232, United States

  • NorthShore University Health System

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States

  • Orthopaedic Education and Research Institute of Southern California

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky

    Paducah, Kentucky, 42003, United States

  • Rothman Institute

    Egg Harbor, New Jersey, 08234, United States

  • Spine Education and Research Foundation

    Thornton, Colorado, 80229, United States

  • Spine institute of Louisiana

    Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101, United States

  • Texas Back Institute

    Plano, Texas, 75093, United States

  • Texas Spine Consultants

    Addison, Texas, 75001, United States

  • The Spine Institute for Spine Restoration

    Santa Monica, California, 90403, United States

  • USCD

    San Diego, California, 92121, United States

  • Virginia Spine Institute

    Reston, Virginia, 20191, United States

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