Expert panel may help decide best back surgery
NCT ID NCT03570801
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at two common surgeries for a back condition called lumbar stenosis with a mild slip (spondylolisthesis). One surgery just removes bone to relieve pressure, the other also fuses bones together. The study also tests whether having a panel of spine experts review X-rays before surgery helps patients and doctors choose the best option. About 662 adults will be followed for up to 2 years to see which approach leads to better pain relief and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Expert panel review of x-rays
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help surgeons and patients decide which type of spine surgery is better for a common back condition.
What could go wrong
This is an observational registry, not a treatment trial. It won't prove which surgery is best, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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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