A Randomized Trial of Annular Repair With Discectomy Versus Discectomy Alone for Lumbar Disc Herniation

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Conditions studied: Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation

In brief

The goal of this study is to explore the indications and application scope of spinal endoscopy combined with annulus fibrosus repair technology, with a focus on verifying the effectiveness of annulus fibrosus suture technology and evaluating its safety, so as to further support the promotion of annulus fibrosus repair technology in patients with lumbar disc herniation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07250581

Run by

The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University

People needed

300

Starts

2025-08-01

Expected to finish

2026-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-11-26

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age: 12 years old to 65 years old, gender not limited;
• Diagnosed with Lumbar disc herniation;
• Preoperative intervertebral disc MRI Pfirrmann grade I - II;
• Conservative treatment is ineffective, and the symptoms significantly affect life;
• Be able to cooperate with long-term follow-up and sign the informed consent form.

You may not qualify if…

• Accompanied by lumbar spondylolisthesis, lumbar instability and other lumbar diseases, etc.
• Previous history of lumbar spine surgery;
• Those who have other major physical diseases and are unable to tolerate surgery;
• Diseases such as malnutrition, abnormal bone metabolism, and autoimmune diseases that may affect the postoperative development process;
• Unable to accept regular follow-up visitors

Where it is running

• Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University — Qingdao, China (enrolling)

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