Less invasive back surgery may be just as good as major fusion
NCT ID NCT07410871
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two types of surgery for people over 50 with a slipped vertebra (spondylolisthesis) and a narrowed spine canal (stenosis). One group had a smaller surgery to take pressure off the nerves (decompression alone), while the other had that plus a fusion with metal screws and rods. The goal was to see if the simpler surgery worked as well for pain and daily function. The study enrolled 52 patients and measured their disability and pain levels.
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
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a less invasive decompression surgery alone is as effective as the more complex fusion surgery, reducing recovery time and surgical risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The simpler surgery might not work for all patients, and there is a risk of future instability.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kafrelsheikh University
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt
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