Disc cell injection shows promise for back pain relief
NCT ID NCT03955315
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested whether injecting special disc cells into damaged spinal discs can safely reduce chronic low back pain. 38 adults with early to moderate disc disease received either a low or high dose of the cell treatment or a sham injection. The goal was to check safety and see if the treatment improves pain and daily function over a year.
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Locations
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Chiba University Hospital
Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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Mie University Hospital
Tsu, Mie-ken, 514-8507, Japan
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Nagoya university hospital
Shōwaku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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Osaka University Hospital
Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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Tokai University Hospital
Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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University of Yamanashi Hospital
Chūō, Yamanashi, 409-3898, Japan
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