Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 70

Surgical check: Can intra-articular cages help fix reducible atlantoaxial dislocation?

Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial for Surgical Treatment of Reducible Atlantoaxial Dislocation

Run by Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing · NCT06003491 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial tests whether placing intra-articular cages during surgery can better reduce and fuse reducible atlantoaxial dislocations in eligible patients.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment164 (estimated)
SponsorXuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 29, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 2028
Study endsFebruary 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 21, 2026
Trial IDNCT06003491 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with CT-confirmed reducible atlantoaxial dislocation who consent to follow-up and plan to undergo the proposed operation.

Probably not a fit

Patients with non-reducible dislocations, traumatic or rheumatoid etiologies, prior occipitocervical surgery, or other serious illnesses may not benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This randomized study compares different surgical strategies for reducible atlantoaxial dislocation using intra-articular cages. Participants must have CT-confirmed reducible dislocations and agree to follow-up, with exclusions for traumatic or rheumatoid etiologies and prior occipitocervical surgeries. The aim is to compare reduction and fusion rates between approaches and determine which method provides more reliable outcomes. The trial is conducted at Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University in Beijing. Outcomes will inform whether the intra-articular cage technique offers a superior option for this condition.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience more reliable restoration of alignment and higher fusion success after surgery.

How similar studies have gone: Previous modifications of posterior distraction techniques showed promise but have not proven superiority in randomized comparisons.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* CT indicated atlantoaxial dislocation Agree with the operation plan Agree to be followed up

Exclusion Criteria:

* The pathology is traumatic or RA Underwent operations in occipital-cervical region before With mortal diseases Without ability to sign papers

Where it's running

  • Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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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.