Back surgery showdown: which fix works best?
NCT ID NCT03570801
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study compares two common back surgeries for people with a slipped bone in the lower spine that causes leg or back pain. About 662 adults will be followed to see which surgery leads to better quality of life and less disability. The goal is to help doctors and patients choose the best treatment.
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Locations
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Barrow Brain and Spine
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251, United States
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Carle Neurosciences Institute
Urbana, Illinois, 61801, United States
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Columbia University
New York, New York, 10027, United States
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Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine
Carmel, Indiana, 46032, United States
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Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York, 10021, United States
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Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Burlington, Massachusetts, 01803, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55902, United States
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Norton Leatherman Spine Center
Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada
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University of California, San Fransisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33125, United States
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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