New study tests simple surgical tweak to prevent debilitating arm palsy

NCT ID NCT03023696

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding a preventive procedure (bilateral foraminotomy) during standard neck decompression surgery can lower the risk of C5 palsy, a rare complication that causes arm weakness and pain. About 480 adults with cervical myelopathy (spinal cord compression) will be randomly assigned to receive the extra procedure or not. The goal is to see if this simple addition can improve recovery and quality of life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radiculopathy Spinal Cord Compression Erb palsy prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

C5 PALSY MYELOPATHY, COMPRESSIVE RADICULOPATHY, CERVICAL

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Cleveland Clinic Foundation
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Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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