Spine graft study abandoned after only 6 patients
NCT ID NCT05614284
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aimed to compare a man-made bone graft material called Virtuos against using the patient's own bone for lumbar spine fusion surgery in people with degenerative disc disease. The goal was to see if Virtuos could achieve similar fusion rates at 12 and 24 months. However, the trial was terminated early after enrolling only 6 participants, so no meaningful conclusions can be drawn.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Virtuos Lyograft (bone graft substitute)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that Virtuos is as effective as using the patient's own bone for spinal fusion, potentially avoiding a second surgical site.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 6 participants, so results are very limited and not reliable. It is unclear if Virtuos works as well as autograft.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Central CT Neurosurgery & Spine
New Britain, Connecticut, 06051, United States
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Michigan Brain and Spine
Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073, United States
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University of Texas South Western
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States