Spine device study ends early with only 4 patients
NCT ID NCT05489822
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at the VERTICALE Cervical System, a device used to stabilize the spine during surgery. Researchers planned to track neck disability in patients with conditions like degenerative disc disease or trauma. Only 4 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated, so the findings are very limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- VERTICALE Cervical System (a medical device for spine stabilization)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could confirm that the VERTICALE device improves neck function and pain after surgery, supporting its continued use.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study (only 4 patients) and was terminated early, so results may not be reliable or apply to others.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System - UI Health
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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