Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 28 to 85

Individualized cervical surgery for spinal stenosis

Official title: Prospective Controlled Clinical Study of Individualized, Precise and Standardized Posterior Cervical Open-door Surgery for Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Run by Xijing Hospital · NCT05786313 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests a personalized approach to cervical surgery for people with spinal stenosis to see if it can improve safety and effectiveness.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages28 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorXijing Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Xi'an, Shannxi Province)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 30, 2026
Trial IDNCT05786313 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 28-85 diagnosed with multilevel cervical spondylitis myelopathy or cervical spinal stenosis requiring posterior cervical surgery.

Probably not a fit

Patients with cervical radiculopathy, kyphosis, or other specific contraindications will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of a tailored approach to open-door posterior cervical surgery for patients with cervical spinal stenosis. It focuses on using a centerpiece titanium plate in a single-center exploratory clinical setting. The goal is to establish a more reliable treatment method for cervical spinal stenosis by standardizing and individualizing surgical techniques based on patient needs.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved surgical outcomes and recovery for patients with cervical spinal stenosis.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is exploratory, similar individualized surgical techniques have shown promise in other studies, suggesting potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* The age of 28-85 years old; Through systematic clinical and imaging examination, patients diagnosed with C3-7 multilevel cervical spondylitis myelopathy or cervical spinal stenosis who need to undergo posterior cervical open-door surgery.
* No contraindications in preoperative routine tests and examinations.
* Informed consent of patients.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cervical radiculopathy
* Cervical kyphosis or instability
* Cervical spondylosis caused by trauma, tumor, tuberculosis and metabolic diseases
* Revision surgery or combined anterior-posterior surgery is required
* Serious neurological diseases affect the postoperative effect evaluation
* Mental illness cannot cooperate with follow-up
* Contraindications for MRI examination
* Patients themselves or their families do not agree to participate in the study
* Other situations that are not suitable for study participation.

Where it's running

  • Qi Wei
    Xi'an, Shannxi Province, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.