Comparing two types of spine surgery for disc-related low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two different surgery methods (Mini-TLIF and MIDLIF) for treating low back pain caused by worn-out discs in the lower back. The goal is to see which one offers better recovery, fewer complications, and lower costs.
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Who can take part
- You have had low back or tailbone pain for more than one year that is caused by a problem with a disc in your lower spine.
- You have already tried non-surgical treatments like physical therapy or pain management, and they did not help enough.
- Your doctor has said you need spine surgery called interbody fusion with screws and rods.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are willing to provide written permission to be in the study.
- You do not have other spine conditions like scoliosis, a slipped vertebra, or cancer in the spine.
- You can have an MRI of your lower back safely.
- Your low back pain is not caused by something other than a worn-out disc, such as cancer or inflammatory disease.
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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