New spine device aims to fix crooked necks

NCT ID NCT04912674

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a new surgical system called Symphony for adults with severe neck deformities. About 100 patients will receive the device to straighten the spine and relieve pain. Researchers will track pain, disability, and complications for up to two years.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Symphony OCT System (a surgical device for spine fusion)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a safe and effective surgical option for adults with severe neck deformities, reducing pain and improving quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a non-randomized study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like infection, nerve damage, or device failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kyphosis scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Denver International Spine Center, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children and Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center

    Denver, Colorado, 80128, United States

  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

  • University of California Davis

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States

  • University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States

  • Washington University

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States