Spine fracture study: surgery vs. no surgery – which is better?

NCT ID NCT06059820

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 40 adults with certain types of spine fractures in the chest or lower back that did not cause nerve problems. Researchers compared outcomes between patients who had surgery (spinal fusion) and those who received conservative care like bracing and exercises. The goal was to see which approach leads to better long-term function 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.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors choose the best treatment for spine fractures without nerve damage, potentially avoiding unnecessary surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new drug or treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture spinal fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Moscow Scientific and Practical Center for Medical Rehabilitation, Restorative and Sports Medicine

    Moscow, 111674, Russia

  • Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine

    Moscow, 107045, Russia