Clinical trials
Spinal Fusion clinical trials
Below are recruiting spinal fusion clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 61 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06591442Enrolling by invitation
Spinal Fusion Recovery in Older Adults
This study is looking at how older adults recover after spinal fusion surgery, a type of back surgery that connects bones in the spine. The goal is to find factors that help people heal faster and feel better afterward.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 60 years+ - NCT05010148RecruitingPhase 3
IV lidocaine after spinal fusion to reduce delirium and pain
This trial tests whether giving lidocaine through a vein after elective spinal fusion surgery can help prevent confusion (delirium) and reduce pain. It may help people recover more comfortably and think more clearly after surgery.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT07586189Recruiting
Comparing two anesthesia methods for spine surgery
This study compares two different ways doctors can put patients to sleep for spine surgery and measures how the patient's heart and blood pressure respond. The goal is to see which method is safer and more stable during surgery.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT03849443RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding after spine fusion
This trial studies whether a single dose or multiple doses of tranexamic acid (TXA) can reduce the chance you need a blood transfusion after spine fusion surgery. It also compares two different ways TXA may be given (by mouth and through a vein) to see which approach works best and is safe.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07062146Recruiting
Reiki for pain after back fusion surgery
This study tests whether Reiki (a gentle hands-on energy therapy) can help reduce pain after lower back fusion surgery. It aims to see if adding Reiki to standard care improves recovery.
ParisAges 18–75 - NCT06934278RecruitingPhase 3
Plasma vs salt water for scoliosis surgery in kids
This study compares two types of fluids—one made from donated human blood plasma and one a standard salt-solution—given during scoliosis surgery in children and teenagers. The goal is to see which fluid helps patients recover safely and with fewer complications.
HelsinkiAges 10–21 - NCT05860673Recruiting
Minimally invasive vs standard surgery for adolescent scoliosis
This study compares a less invasive surgical approach with the usual back surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (a sideways spine curve that starts in the teen years). It aims to see which approach works better and is easier to recover from.
BolognaAges 12–25 - NCT06119542Recruiting
GlycOrtho: Endothelial damage in major spine surgery
This study looks at how major spine surgery affects the inner lining of blood vessels. It measures a substance called syndecan-1 in the blood to understand this damage.
Bologna, BOAges 12–75 - NCT07092917Recruiting
Spinal fusion surgery for teen scoliosis
This trial studies the outcomes and complications of posterior spinal fusion surgery in teens with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. It aims to help those with moderate to severe curves that are getting worse quickly or causing functional problems.
Asyut, EgyptAges 8–21 - NCT06067893Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Low dose sedation medicine for pain after scoliosis surgery
This trial tests a low dose of a sedative medicine, dexmedetomidine, given during and after spine surgery to see if it helps with pain. It is for teens and adults with scoliosis having back fusion surgery.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 10–21 - NCT04775537Recruiting
OssiMend bone graft for lumbar spine fusion surgery
This trial studies whether OssiMend bone graft helps heal a lumbar spine fusion for people whose disc disease has not improved with non-surgical care. It may be an option if you need back surgery due to specific spine wear-and-tear changes.
Encinitas, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05452694Recruiting
Personalized pain relief after back fusion surgery
This trial tests a personalized plan to manage pain after lumbar (lower back) fusion and decompression surgery. It may help reduce difficult pain while guiding safe use of opioids around the time of surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–99 - NCT06042699Recruiting
Iron deficiency and scoliosis study for teens and young adults
This study tests whether giving iron supplements before spinal fusion surgery can help kids with low iron levels. It aims to understand iron deficiency in young people with scoliosis and improve their surgical outcomes.
New York, New YorkAges 10–26 - NCT06357234RecruitingPhase 2
Aprepitant to prevent nausea after child scoliosis surgery
This trial tests if a drug called Aprepitant, given before surgery, can better prevent nausea and vomiting after scoliosis repair in children. It is for children aged 8 to 18 who are having spinal fusion surgery for a certain type of scoliosis.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 8–19 - NCT06471348Recruiting
Pain control after scoliosis surgery: comparing two numbing medicines
This study compares two types of numbing medicine used during scoliosis surgery to see which provides better pain relief after the operation. One is a long-acting version (liposomal bupivacaine) and the other is a standard short-acting mix (bupivacaine with epinephrine). If you are a teen having surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, this trial may help find a way to reduce pain and possibly lessen the need for opioids afterward.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 10–17 - NCT07217873RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
IV iron for teens with scoliosis and low iron
This trial tests whether giving intravenous (IV) iron before spine surgery helps teens with scoliosis who have low iron stores. The goal is to see if it can reduce the need for blood transfusions during surgery.
New York, New YorkAges 10–19 - NCT02610855Enrolling by invitation
Study of activity and muscle function in children with scoliosis
This study looks at how children’s activity levels and muscle performance change in different scoliosis treatments (surgery, bracing, or healthy peers). It uses motion sensors and an ultrasound-based test to better understand what treatments may do to the body’s muscles.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 9–16 - NCT07561827RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve Block for Pain After Spine Surgery in Teens
This trial tests whether a numbing injection around the spine muscles (erector spinae plane block) reduces pain and the need for strong pain medications after back surgery for scoliosis in teenagers. The goal is to help young patients recover more comfortably.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 10–18 - NCT06498232Enrolling by invitation
Video game exercises after scoliosis surgery
This trial compares active video game-based exercises with standard stability training in teens who had surgery for severe scoliosis. It aims to see if fun, interactive games can improve recovery just as well as traditional stability training.
IstanbulAges 10–18 - NCT06415110Enrolling by invitation
Comparing bone grafts for lower back fusion surgery
This study tests if a special bone graft material (Allosync Expand) plus your own bone is as good as using just your own bone for spinal fusion surgery. It might help people with back or leg pain caused by a slipped vertebra and narrowed spine.
Southfield, MichiganAges 22 years+ - NCT06054802Enrolling by invitation
Sleep and pain after spine surgery in teens
This study looks at how sleep quality before and after spine surgery affects pain recovery. It uses text messages to check in with participants, so a mobile device is needed.
Columbus, OhioAges 10–18 - NCT05011942Enrolling by invitation
Study of Irrisept during low-back fusion surgery
This study looks at whether using Irrisept (an antiseptic placed during surgery) can help during primary low-back fusion operations. It is mainly aimed at people having their first low-back fusion for up to three levels.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–85 - NCT05504499Recruiting
Test a new implant for low back pain with mild narrowing
This trial studies a new spine implant placed between the bones to help relieve low back pain. You may be a candidate if imaging shows mild-to-moderate spinal narrowing and you’ve already tried non-surgical treatments for at least 3 months.
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06024785Recruiting
Vertebropexy trial for lumbar spine surgery
This trial compares a new surgical technique called vertebropexy to standard fusion surgery for people with lower back problems like spinal canal narrowing or slipped vertebrae. The goal is to see if vertebropexy works as well or better with less recovery time.
ZurichAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for spinal fusion?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 61 recruiting spinal fusion studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a spinal fusion trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a spinal fusion trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.