Microbes and spine health: a surgical study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at whether certain microbes (tiny living things) are linked to spine problems like herniated discs or narrow spinal canals. It involves people who need spine surgery, and the findings might help explain why some spines wear out faster.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have symptoms and scans showing a spine condition like a herniated disc, narrow spinal canal, or a slipped vertebra.
- You tried at least 3 months of nonsurgical treatments (like physical therapy or medication) and they didn't help enough.
- You are scheduled for spine surgery, during which a small piece of disc material will be collected.
- You do not have an active infection, metal allergy, or a mental health condition that would affect study participation.
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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