Mayo clinic digs into spinal tissue to find hidden clues
NCT ID NCT03492372
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study collects spinal tissue from 300 children and adults during routine spine surgery. Researchers will analyze the tissue to understand the molecular causes of spine deformity and degeneration. The goal is to identify targets for future treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward new treatments for spinal diseases by identifying key molecular targets.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational tissue collection study, not a treatment trial. It is early-stage research and may not lead directly to therapies.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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