Compare two surgical approaches for degenerative low back slippage
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two different surgical approaches for degenerative spondylolisthesis (a “slipped” lower-back vertebra) to see which works better for pain and walking. You may be considered if you need surgery after months of non-surgical treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have degenerative spondylolisthesis involving one or two spinal levels and you’re being considered for surgery
- Your pain/leg symptoms happen with standing or walking and improve when you lie down, sit, or bend forward
- Your symptoms have lasted more than 6 months and non-surgical care didn’t help enough
- Your leg pain is at least as strong as your back pain when standing or walking
- You can understand and speak English well enough to consent and fill out questionnaires (with or without an interpreter)
- You should not have prior back surgery from the back side (except a prior microdiscectomy)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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