Creating a repository for patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy
Development of a Predictive Outcome Model for Patients With Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Using Objective Functional and Biological Measures.
University of Kentucky · NCT05446259
This study is creating a database of people with degenerative cervical myelopathy and others with similar spinal issues to see how their symptoms progress and how well different treatments work.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 245 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Kentucky (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lexington, Kentucky) |
| Trial ID | NCT05446259 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to establish a research repository that includes patients diagnosed with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) alongside a control group of individuals with non-myelopathic spinal disease. The repository will facilitate the assessment of functional and biological measures to enhance the prediction of symptom progression and treatment responses in DCM patients. Additionally, it will be utilized to develop a risk assessment scale for predicting functional outcomes after surgical management of DCM.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with degenerative cervical myelopathy or cervical degenerative disease without myelopathy.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the diagnostic criteria for degenerative cervical myelopathy or cervical degenerative disease will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prediction of disease progression and treatment responses for patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is observational and may not have been extensively tested in this specific context, similar studies have shown promise in utilizing patient repositories for improving clinical outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy * Diagnosis of cervical degenerative disease without myelopathy Exclusion Criteria: * None outside or diagnostic requirements and age limits.
Where this trial is running
Lexington, Kentucky
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, Kentucky, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD
- Email: francis.farhadi@uky.edu
- Phone: 859-562-0247
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Cervical Myelopathy