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Conservative Care Versus Decompression Trial for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Pilot

NCT07358273 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 56

Last updated 2026-01-22

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Summary

This study is a pilot randomized clinical trial designed to test whether it is feasible to conduct a larger study comparing two standard treatments for mild degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM).

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Can enough participants be recruited and successfully complete follow-up assessments?
* Will participants adhere to their assigned treatment?

Researchers will compare two groups:

* Surgical group: Participants receive decompressive spine surgery (with or without fusion).
* Conservative care group: Participants follow a structured program that includes education, fall prevention strategies, and tailored exercises.

Participants will:

* Complete baseline and follow-up assessments at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months.
* In the surgical group: undergo surgery within 12 weeks of randomization and receive standard post-operative care.
* In the conservative care group: follow a 6-week progressive exercise program and continue self-management strategies.
* Complete a monthly online symptom monitoring questionnaire

Conditions

  • Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Decompression Surgery

Surgical decompression of the cervical spine

OTHER

Conservative Care

Conservative care Program for cervical myelopathy

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-28
Primary Completion
2027-06-30
Completion
2027-06-30

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