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New treatment option for Cervical Spine Fractures
Official title Study on Orthosis in Cervical Spine Fracture Treatment
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06848660
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Background and Purpose: Neck fractures affect over 1,100 people in Sweden each year, with the majority being frail older adults. Most neck fractures are stable and therefore treated without surgery, typically using a rigid collar.
- 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 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients aged \> 18 years with a stable cervical spine fracture\ .
- A history of recent trauma (within 3 weeks).
- Recruited within 3 weeks of injury.
- Determined by the consultant spinal surgeon as suitable for non-surgical treatment.
You likely can't join if
- New neurological deficit attributable to the fracture.
- Additional cervical spine fracture not suitable for non-surgical treatment.
- Underlying condition with risk of spinal instability (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis, DISH, rheumatoid arthritis).
- Fracture suspected to be older than 3 weeks at the time of assessment.
- Not expected to survive to hospital discharge or not expected to survive surgical treatment.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Linköping, Sweden
- Lund, Sweden
- Malmö, Sweden
- Umeå, Sweden
- Uppsala, Sweden
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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Gothenburg, Sweden; Linköping, Sweden; Lund, Sweden; Malmö, Sweden; Umeå, Sweden; Uppsala, Sweden. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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