Spine surgery safety under the microscope: new study watches Real-World results

NCT ID NCT04770571

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: NuVasive Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study follows 150 adults undergoing back-of-the-neck and upper spine surgery with metal screws and rods (posterior fixation) for injuries, tumors, or worn-out discs. Researchers track complications, X-ray results, and patient-reported pain over time. The goal is to better understand the risks and benefits of this common surgical technique.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical disk degenerative disorder injury intervertebral disk degenerative disorder Klippel-Feil syndrome lumbar disk degenerative disorder nervous system injury radiculopathy spinal fracture Thoracic Injuries

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hartford Healthcare Bone & Joint Institute

    Hartford, Connecticut, 06106, United States

  • Houston Methodist

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • MedStar Health Research Institute

    Hyattsville, Maryland, 20782, United States

  • NY Spine Institute

    New York, New York, 10003, United States

  • UC Irvine Medical Center

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States