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
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Buffalo Spine Surgery
Lockport, New York, 14094, United States
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Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
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Indiana Spine Group
Carmel, Indiana, 46032, United States
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Kennedy-White orthopedic Center
Sarasota, Florida, 34232, United States
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NorthShore University Health System
Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States
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Orthopaedic Education and Research Institute of Southern California
Orange, California, 92868, United States
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Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky
Paducah, Kentucky, 42003, United States
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Rothman Institute
Egg Harbor, New Jersey, 08234, United States
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Spine Education and Research Foundation
Thornton, Colorado, 80229, United States
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Spine institute of Louisiana
Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101, United States
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Texas Back Institute
Plano, Texas, 75093, United States
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Texas Spine Consultants
Addison, Texas, 75001, United States
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The Spine Institute for Spine Restoration
Santa Monica, California, 90403, United States
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USCD
San Diego, California, 92121, United States
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Virginia Spine Institute
Reston, Virginia, 20191, United States
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