Study of Cervical Radiculopathy Using Magnetic Resonance Neurography and Electrodiagnostic Testing Evaluating Imaging and Diagnostic Methods in Adults Aged 18 to 60

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying patients with cervical radiculopathy, a condition involving nerve issues in the neck area. This observational project aims to assess the diagnostic and prognostic value of magnetic resonance neurography MRN, electrodiagnostic EDX studies, and clinical history and physical exam findings. The study will explore how these data separately or together relate to patient responses to procedural and non-procedural treatments. Participants diagnosed with unilateral cervical radiculopathy and clinical weakness will undergo specialized cervical MRI scans with magnetic resonance neurography sequences to examine nerve roots outside the spinal canal. Electrodiagnostic testing results will also be included if performed prior to surgery. The study focuses on patients with symptom onset between 2 and 12 weeks and MRI findings showing radiculopathy, with or without spinal cord compression. During the study, researchers will collect baseline imaging and electrodiagnostic data, then assess pain levels and neck disability at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. Outcomes measured include nerve abnormalities on MRN imaging and their relationship to electrodiagnostic findings. Participants will be monitored over time to better understand the correlations between diagnostic tools and treatment responses. The study is sponsored by the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, and runs until October 2026.

Cervical Radiculopathy Imaging Using MRN With Electrodiagnostic Correlation