Myelopathy, Compressive study: Cervical Decompression
Official title Can Prophylactic Foraminotomy Prevent C5 Palsy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03023696
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find out if doing a prophylactic bilateral foraminotomy at the C5 level lowers the chance of developing C5 palsy after cervical decompression surgery.
- Who it's for
- Adults who are scheduled to have cervical decompression surgery such as laminoplasty, laminectomy, or fusion.
- What's involved
- Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the extra bilateral foraminotomy or not, in addition to their planned surgery, and will be monitored for any new arm weakness, sensory loss, or pain.
- Time commitment
- The study follows patients from the time of surgery through the postoperative recovery period, with scheduled follow‑up visits to check for C5 palsy.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Cleveland Clinic patients who have been diagnosed with cervical myelopathy, without radiculopathy, and will undergo posterior cervical decompression...
You likely can't join if
- Any patient younger than 18 years of age will not be included on the basis of skeletal immaturity.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
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Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
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