Comparing two types of cages for spinal fusion surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of placing supportive cages in the lower spine during a fusion surgery — either two straight cages or one curved (banana) cage. The goal is to see which approach gives better pain relief and stability for people with disc problems.
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Who can take part
- You have low back pain from a damaged or worn disc, or the spine is unstable or slipping
- You've tried non-surgical treatments like medicine or therapy for more than 6 months and they didn't work well
- You are healthy enough to have surgery (no major health problems that make surgery unsafe)
- You do not have an active spine infection or severe bone thinning (osteoporosis)
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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