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Functioning in Individuals with Cervical Radiculopathy After Posterior Cervical Decompression

NCT05310578 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 154

Last updated 2024-11-25

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Summary

Compression on structures, as spinal nerves, in the cervical spine can cause cervical radiculopathy which leads to pain, disability, and reduced quality of life for the affected individual. Cervical foraminotomy with our without laminectomy are common posterior decompression surgical techniques for treating cervical radiculopathy. There is a lack of knowledge regarding function in patients with cervical radiculopathy after posterior cervical decompression.

The aim with this study is to study pain, function, psychosocial factors, and health related quality of life after posterior cervical decompression in patients with cervical radiculopathy.

This is a prospective multicenter longitudinal observational cohort study with follow-up at three, 12- and 24 months postoperative. A total of 154 individuals scheduled to undergo foraminotomy with our without laminectomy due to cervical radiculopathy will be included. Primary outcome is neck-specific function measured with the Neck Disability Index. Data will be collected preoperatively and at three, 12 and 24 months with electronic questionnaire.

Conditions

  • Cervical Radiculopathy

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Posterior cervical foraminotomy (with our without laminectomy)

The aim of surgery is to decrease the compression of the affected nerve. In posterior cervical foraminotomy, the foramina is expanded to create more space and with posterior cervical laminectomy the lamina is removed to create space mainly for the spinal cord.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Linkoeping University

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Anneli Peolsson, PhD · Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Unit of physiotherapy

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-08-22
Primary Completion
2025-12-31
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • Sweden

Study Locations

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