Spine fracture study: is surgery necessary when nerves are fine?
NCT ID NCT05769114
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at adults aged 18-70 who have a specific type of broken back (thoracolumbar burst fracture) but no nerve damage. Half will get surgery to fuse the spine, and half will wear a brace for six weeks instead. Researchers want to see if avoiding surgery works just as well for recovery, pain, and spine alignment over two years.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inselspital
RECRUITINGBern, 3010, Switzerland
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Ostschweizer Wirbelsaeulenzentrum Kantonsspital St. Gallen
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSankt Gallen, 9007, Switzerland
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