New back surgery shows promise for chronic pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT01019057
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looked at a new type of spine surgery called ILIF for people with degenerative disc disease in the lower back. 77 adults over age 40 who had not improved with other treatments received the surgery. The main goal was to see if their disability and pain improved over 24 months.
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Locations
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Center for Neurological Disorders, Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, United States
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Coastal Orthopaedic Associates PA
Conway, South Carolina, 29526, United States
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Desert Institute for Spine Care, Surgical Specialty Hospital of Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona, 85020, United States
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Lovelace Medical Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102, United States
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McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, South Carolina, 29506, United States
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Neurosurgical Specialists, DePaul Medical Center
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510, United States
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North Florida Regional Medical Center
Gainesville, Florida, 32605, United States
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The Spine Institute, St. John's Health Center
Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States
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