Spinal fusion study tests new bone graft alternatives
NCT ID NCT07187362
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at different bone graft materials used during spinal fusion surgery for people with degenerative disc disease. About 119 patients were randomly assigned to receive either their own bone, a protein that stimulates bone growth, or one of three stem-cell-based grafts. The goal was to see which option works best for helping the spine heal and reducing pain.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2/3
Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.
- Participants
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119 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2015
- Finished
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Jan 2020
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Single level lumbar degenerative disc disease - Exclusion Criteria: Degenerative spondylolisthesis \>grade 1, lytic spondyolisthesis, infection, stenosis requiring laminectomy, cancer, scoliosis, pregnancy \-
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