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Functioning in Individuals with Cervical Radiculopathy After Posterior Cervical Decompression
Led by Linkoeping University · Updated on 2024-11-25
154
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
175 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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
Official Title
Functioning in Individuals with Cervical Radiculopathy After Posterior Cervical Decompression
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Cervical radiculopathy confirmed by MRI or alternative imaging matching nerve root compression
- Scheduled for posterior cervical decompression surgery (foraminotomy with or without laminectomy)
- Persistent arm pain for at least 3 months
- Age between 18 and 75 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Nurick score 2 or higher indicating moderate to severe myelopathy
- Previous cervical spine surgery
- History of cervical spine fracture or dislocation
- Presence of malignancy or benign spinal tumor
- Spinal infection or previous spondylodiscitis
- Severe mental disorder
- Known alcohol or drug abuse
- Inability to write, understand, or express oneself in Swedish
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
Neuro-ortopediska kliniken
Jönköping, Sweden
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2
Neurosurgery clinic
Linköping, Sweden
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3
Ryggkirurgiskt Centrum
Stockholm, Sweden
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Research Team
J
Jard Svensson, MSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
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