Spine surgery alert system put to the test
NCT ID NCT05110833
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how well nerve monitoring works during spine surgery to prevent spinal cord damage. Researchers will track nerve signals in 500 adults having neck or upper back surgery. The goal is to make the alert system more accurate so surgeons can act faster to protect nerves.
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 lead to safer spine surgeries by improving how surgeons are alerted to potential nerve damage during procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not change current practices, and results depend on many surgical factors.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55447, United States
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