Bone scan may help avoid unnecessary back surgery
NCT ID NCT05183542
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a special bone scan (SPECT/CT) can predict which patients with chronic back pain will have good results from lumbar fusion surgery. Researchers will measure how much the scan lights up in the spine and compare it to pain and disability scores one year after surgery. The goal is to better select patients for surgery and avoid operations that won't help.
What this could mean
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Active substance
bone scan (SPECT/CT with SUVmax measurement)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify which patients are most likely to benefit from lumbar fusion surgery, reducing unnecessary procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 participants, and the scan may not reliably predict outcomes. Results may not apply to all back pain patients.
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Nuclear Medicine Department
RECRUITINGVandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54511, France
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