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Simple tube after spine surgery may cut complications

NCT ID NCT06820736

Disease control Sponsor: Twin Cities Spine Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether placing a small drain near the surgical site after one- or two-level lumbar spine surgery reduces complications like infection or the need for another operation. About 975 adults having open back surgery for spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis are randomly assigned to receive a drain or not. Researchers track reoperations, wound issues, hospital stay length, and transfusion needs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Drain (a small flexible tube placed near the surgical site to remove fluid)
What this could lead to
If a drain is shown to reduce complications, it could become a standard practice to improve recovery after lumbar spine surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single trial, and results may not apply to all types of spine surgery. Drains themselves carry a small risk of infection or discomfort.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 975 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Jan 2040

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * One or two-level open spinal decompression or decompression and fusion for the treatment of lumbar stenosis and/or spondylolisthesis Exclusion Criteria: * Infection, tumor, or trauma * Prior lumbar fusion surgery * Lumbar fusion surgery at more than 2 levels * Anterior lumbar surgery * Perioperative anticoagulation treatment * Intraoperative incidental durotomy * Intraoperative or postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage * Intraoperative EBL greater than one liter

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar spinal stenosis Postoperative Complications spondylolisthesis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Complications, postoperative

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404, United States

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