Vertebral column disorder

This study looks at a special putty called Fibergraft used in spine surgery to help bones grow together. About 80 adults with back pain or nerve problems from spine issues will get this putty during surgery. Doctors will check how well the bones heal using CT scans and ask patien…

This study compares two ways to diagnose bleeding problems during surgery: a quick bedside test (viscoelastic test) and standard lab tests. The goal is to see which method gives faster results, helping doctors treat bleeding sooner. About 210 adults having high-risk surgeries (li…

This study will compare two types of nerve blocks—lumbar paravertebral block and lumbar erector spinae plane block—for pain control after lumbar spine surgery in people aged 65 and older. The goal is to see which block reduces the need for opioid painkillers in the first 48 hours…

This study will test whether artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT can interpret brain monitoring data (BIS) as accurately as experienced clinicians during spine surgery. Researchers will compare AI responses to those of two doctors in 63 patients. The goal is to see if A…

This study will check if two smartphone apps can reliably measure the curve of the spine, compared to a standard tool called a gravity inclinometer. Researchers will take measurements from 60 healthy volunteers aged 18-25, repeating them at different times to see how consistent t…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among full-time staff at the University of the West Indies, Mona. It also tests whether an eight-week spine-specific exercise program reduces discomfort better than a general exercise program. About 200 staff members will t…

This study will compare how massage and talk therapy affect stress and bonding hormones (cortisol and oxytocin) in people with chronic neck or back pain. Twenty-five adults with pain lasting at least 3 months will try both treatments in random order. Researchers will measure horm…

This study will observe how different spinal problems—like scoliosis, stenosis, or herniated discs—change the way people walk and use their back muscles. Researchers will compare 120 older adults (age 60+) with these conditions to healthy volunteers using motion cameras and muscl…

This study looks at whether lidocaine, a numbing medicine, changes the signals used to monitor nerves during spine surgery. 44 adults having spine surgery will get either lidocaine or a placebo. The goal is to see if lidocaine affects the nerve monitor readings, which could help …

This study will test whether 3D endoscopic visualization helps surgeons perform spine surgery tasks faster and with fewer errors compared to standard 2D vision. Six neurosurgery residents will practice on a spine model using both technologies. The goal is to see if 3D can improve…