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Functioning in Individuals with Cervical Radiculopathy After Posterior Cervical Decompression: a Prospective Multicenter Observational Study with a 2 Year Follow-up
Led by Linkoeping University · Updated on 2024-11-25
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying individuals with cervical radiculopathy, a condition caused by compression of spinal nerves in the neck that leads to pain, disability, and reduced quality of life. The study aims to understand pain, function, psychosocial factors, and health-related quality of life after posterior cervical decompression surgery. This is a prospective multicenter observational study following patients for two years after their surgery to gather detailed information about their recovery and functioning. The study involves patients scheduled for posterior cervical foraminotomy with or without laminectomy, surgical procedures designed to relieve nerve compression by expanding the foramina or removing parts of the lamina. The research will include 154 individuals undergoing these procedures and will track their progress before surgery and at 3, 12, and 24 months afterward using electronic questionnaires. Participants will complete various assessments including the Neck Disability Index to measure neck-specific function, pain and dizziness scales, questionnaires on headache, dizziness, anxiety, depression, physical activity, and quality of life. Data collection occurs preoperatively and at several postoperative time points. Researchers will monitor changes over time to better understand outcomes and factors influencing recovery after posterior cervical decompression surgery.
CONDITIONS
Brief 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 clinical nerve root compression
- Scheduled for posterior cervical decompression surgery as 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 of 2 or more indicating moderate to severe myelopathy
- Previous cervical spine surgery
- Previous fracture or dislocation of the cervical spine
- Presence of malignancy or benign spinal tumors such as neuromas
- 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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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo posterior cervical decompression surgery, including foraminotomy with or without laminectomy, to decrease nerve compression.
1 surgical visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 24 months
Participants are followed for recovery and assessment of functioning after surgery with monitoring of symptoms and disability.
Multiple follow-up visits over 24 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
Neuro-ortopediska kliniken
Jönköping, Sweden
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Neurosurgery clinic
Linköping, Sweden
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Ryggkirurgiskt Centrum
Stockholm, Sweden
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Research Team
J
Jard Svensson, MSc
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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