Extended fusion for spinal disc vacuum signs
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgery that fuses one extra spinal disc to treat a 'vacuum sign' (air pockets in the disc) that hasn't caused symptoms yet. It aims to prevent future problems in people with lumbar disc disease who need fusion surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have lumbar disc disease and need surgery to fuse 1 or 2 discs.
- You have a 'vacuum sign' (air pockets) in nearby discs but no pain or instability from them.
- You agree to the surgery and long-term follow-up.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy soon.
- You do not have serious liver, kidney, heart, lung, or metabolic conditions.
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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