Back surgery showdown: which fusion technique works best?
NCT ID NCT00869882
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 60 adults with degenerative spondylolisthesis, a condition where a spine bone slips forward causing pain. All patients needed spinal fusion surgery. The researchers compared two surgical methods: one that fuses the back of the spine only, and another that also fuses the front via the back. The goal was to see which approach leads to better bone fusion, pain relief, and fewer complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical procedure (spinal fusion with or without additional interbody fusion)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help surgeons choose the best surgical approach for better fusion and pain relief in patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and surgery carries risks like infection, bleeding, or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service de chirurgie orthopédique, Hôpital Pellegrin Tripode
Bordeaux, 33076, France
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