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New treatment option for Cervical Spine Degeneration
Official title Function After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery: Timing of Physical Therapy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06202443
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this two-group randomized clinical trial is to examine the effects of early postoperative PT compared to delayed postoperative PT for improving outcomes after hospital discharge for ACDF surgery. The main question this clinical trial aims to answer are: Whether early PT participants will demonstrate greater improvements in outcomes compared to delayed PT participants.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Surgical treatment of a cervical degenerative condition using a 1- or 2-level ACDF procedure;
- English speaking due to feasibility of employing study personnel to deliver and assess the study intervention; and
- Age 18-75 years of age (individuals older than 75 are more likely to experience respiratory and nervous system complications and death following ACDF)
You likely can't join if
- Surgery secondary to trauma, fracture, tumor, infection, or spinal deformity;
- Undergoing cervical corpectomy;
- Prior history of cervical spine surgery in last 5 years;
- Diagnosis or presence of osteoporosis;
- Diagnosis or presence of severe psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder;
- Documented history of alcohol and/or drug abuse;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Surgical treatment of a cervical degenerative condition using a 1- or 2-level ACDF procedure;
- English speaking due to feasibility of employing study personnel to deliver and assess the study intervention; and
- Age 18-75 years of age (individuals older than 75 are more likely to experience respiratory and nervous system complications and death following ACDF)
- Surgery secondary to trauma, fracture, tumor, infection, or spinal deformity;
- Undergoing cervical corpectomy;
- Prior history of cervical spine surgery in last 5 years;
- Diagnosis or presence of osteoporosis;
- Diagnosis or presence of severe psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder;
- Documented history of alcohol and/or drug abuse;
- Currently involved in litigation due to injury;
- Currently undergoing treatment for cancer;
- Patients not able to return for follow-up visits due to time and travel limitation or other reasons; and
- Unable to provide a stable telephone or physical address
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States
- Tacoma, Washington, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Honolulu, Hawaii, United States; Nashville, Tennessee, United States; Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States; Tacoma, Washington, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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