New artificial disc offers hope for chronic neck pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT03123549
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tested a new artificial disc (Simplify® Disc) for people with two damaged discs in the neck causing arm pain, numbness, or weakness. The goal was to see if the disc is as safe and effective as standard fusion surgery. 182 participants received the disc or fusion, and success was measured by pain relief, nerve function, and avoiding further surgery over 24 months.
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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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Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists
Hamden, Connecticut, 06518, 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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Oregon Neurosurgery
Springfield, Oregon, 97477, 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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Parkview Research Center
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46845, 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 Disc Replacement Center
West Jordan, Utah, 84088, United States
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The Spine Institute for Spine Restoration
Santa Monica, California, 90403, United States
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Virginia Spine Institute
Reston, Virginia, 20191, United States
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William Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073, United States
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