Clinical trials
Spine Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting spine surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 91 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07533864Recruiting
Swallowing Support After Neck Surgery
This trial tests an approach to help patients who develop swallowing difficulties after front-of-neck spine surgery. Researchers will track swallowing problems and test whether a specific care method reduces symptoms.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07207187Enrolling by invitation
Long-term outcomes of the Karma fixation system
This study looks at how patients are doing one year or more after spinal surgery with the Karma Fixation System. It may help doctors understand the long-term safety and effectiveness of this treatment.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05110833Enrolling by invitation
Study dosing effects during monitored neck or chest spine surgery
This trial studies whether different medication dosing during monitored neck or upper chest spine surgery leads to better outcomes. You might help doctors figure out the most effective dosing approach for this type of surgery.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 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 - NCT06626503RecruitingPhase 3
Pain medicine study for children having spine surgery
This study tests a pain medicine (methadone) for children and teens having spine fusion surgery for scoliosis. It aims to see if it helps control pain safely.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 10–18 - NCT07722117Recruiting
Reiki for pain after back surgery
This trial tests if Reiki, a gentle hands-on energy therapy, can help reduce pain after lumbar (lower back) surgery. It may offer a drug-free option to help you feel better during recovery.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06528288Recruiting
Numbing injection for pain relief after back fusion surgery
This study tests whether a special numbing injection (called an erector spinae plane block) given near the spine during surgery can reduce pain after lumbar fusion. If you qualify, you might have less pain and need fewer painkillers after your operation.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04893954Recruiting
Study of spine changes after weight loss from bariatric surgery
This study looks at how rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery may affect your spine over the following year or more. It may help doctors better predict who gets spine-related problems or improvements after surgery.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06284174Recruiting
Comparing two antiseptics for spinal surgery wound soaking
This trial compares two common antiseptics (povidone-iodine and chlorhexidine gluconate) to see which better reduces germs in spinal surgery wounds during the operation. If you are having lumbar spine surgery, this study may help determine the best way to prevent infections.
Tainan, TaiwanAges 18 years+ - NCT06100172Recruiting
Ear Stimulation After Back Surgery
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation placed on the ear (tAuricular Neurostimulation) can help reduce pain and improve recovery after lumbar spine surgery. It is for people who are already scheduled for a lumbar fusion or laminectomy and want to see if this non-invasive approach can ease their post-surgery discomfort.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT07421752Recruiting
Robot accuracy test in spinal surgery
This trial tests how accurately a robotic system helps place screws in the spine during surgery. It may benefit people who need spinal surgery that involves inserting pedicle screws.
AmiensAges 5 years+ - NCT05527145Recruiting
Non-surgical spacer for spinal stenosis causing leg pain
This trial tests a minimally invasive (“through the skin”) procedure that places a small spacer between back bones to relieve lumbar spinal stenosis symptoms like leg pain when walking. It may help people who still need surgery based on their symptoms and MRI findings but may be treated without open surgery.
RomeAges 50–85 - NCT04467944Recruiting
Lumbar fusion outcomes with arthritis in nearby spine segments
This study looks at how well lumbar fusion surgery works long-term when the joint just above or below (adjacent segment) already shows wear-and-tear. It may help predict who benefits most and guide treatment planning.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06603831Recruiting
3D digital surgery study for bone and joint procedures
This study tests whether 3D digital planning tools make surgeries for certain bone and joint problems more effective and cost-efficient. If you need a specific type of surgery on your forearm, pelvis, or spine, this trial could help determine if digital surgery improves your recovery.
Sabadell, BarcelonaAges 18–80 - NCT07762170RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid injections for back and pelvic pain
This study is testing how well and how safely steroid injections work for different types of back pain. If you join, you'll receive the injection as part of your care and fill out surveys about your pain and ability to do daily activities before and after.
Thornhill, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07502612Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation medication tapering study
This study tests whether lowering pain medication can improve how well spinal cord stimulation works. It is for people who already take certain pain medicines and are scheduled to try a spinal cord stimulator.
WilrijkAges 18 years+ - NCT07535697Recruiting
Pain relief methods after lung surgery: two approaches compared
This study compares two ways to reduce pain after minimally invasive lung surgery (VATS). Researchers test whether numbing the chest wall with ultrasound guidance works as well as numbing nerves seen during surgery to help you recover more comfortably.
Offenbach, HesseAges 18 years+ - NCT04914585Recruiting
3D CT scan test to automatically identify spine bones
This study checks whether a computer can automatically spot and label the bones in your spine using 3D information from a CT scan. It may help surgeons work faster and more accurately before spine surgery.
JerusalemAges 18 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for spine surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 91 recruiting spine surgery 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 spine surgery 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 spine surgery 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.
Related conditions
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.