Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Comparing outcomes of lumbar disc herniation surgery with and without DIVA® implant

Official title: Clinical Follow-up of the DIVA® Device in Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

Run by SC Medica · NCT05277818 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether using the DIVA® implant during surgery for a herniated disc helps patients recover better and reduces the need for more surgeries compared to those who don't get the implant.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment822 (estimated)
SponsorSC Medica
Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Colmar)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 7, 2022
Main results expectedMarch 15, 2027
Study endsMarch 15, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 31, 2022
Trial IDNCT05277818 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults who have undergone surgery for a degenerative or traumatic mono-segmental lumbar disc herniation and have been operated on for at least 12 months.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of spinal pathologies, malformations, or previous surgeries on the spine may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the DIVA® implant in patients who have undergone surgery for lumbar disc herniation. It will compare the performance of care between those who received the DIVA® implant and those who did not, focusing on reoperation rates for any cause, excluding trauma. The study is multicentric and will follow patients for at least 12 months post-surgery to gather longitudinal data on their outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the effectiveness of the DIVA® implant, potentially improving surgical outcomes for patients with lumbar disc herniation.

How similar studies have gone: While this study is observational and focuses on a specific device, similar studies evaluating surgical outcomes with different implants have shown varying degrees of success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patient, having undergone surgery for a degenerative or traumatic mono-segmental lumbar disc herniation, without any other associated pathology, operated with or without a DIVA® implant;
* Patient operated for at least 12 months;
* Patient able to understand the information related to the study;
* Patient having indicated his/her non-opposition to the collection of his/her personal data.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of pathologies, malformations or surgical interventions on the spine;
* Patient belonging to the first 30 operated by the surgeon with the DIVA® implant;
* Protected patient (under legal protection, or deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision);
* Patient not benefiting from a social security scheme.

Where it's running

  • Hôpitaux Civils de Colmar
    Colmar, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.