Mayo clinic digs into spinal tissue to find hidden clues

NCT ID NCT03492372

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

vertebral column disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States