Artificial disc holds up over 5 years for neck pain sufferers

NCT ID NCT04980378

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study checked how safe and effective the Simplify® Cervical Artificial Disc is over 5 years in 291 people with cervical degenerative disc disorder. The disc is designed to replace a damaged disc in the neck to relieve pain and maintain movement. The study measured success by improvements in neck disability, nerve function, and lack of serious problems or additional surgeries.

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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

  • Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists

    Hamden, Connecticut, 06518, 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

  • Oregon Neurosurgery

    Springfield, Oregon, 97477, 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

  • Parkview Research Center

    Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46845, 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 Disc Replacement Center

    West Jordan, Utah, 84088, United States

  • The Spine Institute for Spine Restoration

    Santa Monica, California, 90403, United States

  • Virginia Spine Institute

    Reston, Virginia, 20191, United States

  • William Beaumont Hospital Research Institute

    Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073, United States

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