Back surgery showdown: which procedure offers better pain relief?

NCT ID NCT01024699

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: NuVasive Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study compared two types of spine surgery (XLIF and TLIF) in 55 adults with a slipped vertebra in the lower back. The goal was to see which surgery better improved pain and daily function over two years. Participants had not found relief from at least six months of non-surgical treatments.

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Locations

Celebration Florida Hospital

Kissimmee, Florida, 34747, United States
Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, P.S.

Paducah, Kentucky, 42003, United States
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, P.S.

Spokane, Washington, 99208, United States
Orthopaedic Clinic-Riverside Campus, University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454, United States
Spine and Sports Institute

Richland, Washington, 99352, United States
St. Joseph's/Candler Health System

Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States
St. Vincent-Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida, 32204, United States
The Methodist Hospital

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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SPONDYLOLISTHESIS