Which implant fuses best? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT03649490
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looks at three types of spinal implants used in a specific surgery (XLIF) for people with degenerative disc disease or a mild spine slip. About 300 adults will receive one of the implants along with bone graft material. The goal is to see which implant leads to the best bone fusion and pain relief over two years.
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Locations
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Atlantic Brain and Spine
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, United States
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Columbia Orthopedic Group Research
Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Evergreen Health
Kirkland, Washington, 98034, United States
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Hartford Healthcare Bone and Joint Institute
Hartford, Connecticut, 06106, United States
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Lyerly Neurosurgery
Jacksonville, Florida, 32207, United States
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OrthoCarolina
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States
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Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky
Paducah, Kentucky, 42001, United States
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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Suburban Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
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The Spine Clinic of OKC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73114, United States
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UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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University of South Florida Department of Neurosurgery, Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida, 33606, United States
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University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
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