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Can a neck brace improve spine fusion outcomes?

NCT ID NCT07789288

Disease control Sponsor: Georgetown University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether wearing a hard cervical collar for 6 weeks after posterior cervical fusion surgery improves recovery compared to no collar. Adults with degenerative cervical spine disease undergoing fusion will be randomly assigned to wear a collar or not. Researchers will measure bone fusion success at 12 months, along with neck disability, pain, quality of life, and complications. The goal is to determine if routine collar use actually benefits patients.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Hard cervical collar (FDA-approved Aspen, Aspen Vista, or Miami J collar) worn continuously for 6 weeks after surgery
What this could lead to
If wearing a hard collar after neck fusion surgery improves bone healing and reduces pain, this could become the standard of care for recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial, and the collar may not improve outcomes compared to no collar. Wearing a collar can cause discomfort, skin irritation, or muscle stiffness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 150 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Diagnosis of degenerative disk disease (DDD) * Ability to provide informed consent * Patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, cervical deformity, or pseudoarthrosis Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients with trauma, tumors, or infections

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar disk degenerative disorder radiculopathy spinal stenosis spondylosis spondylosis, cervical

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Posterior cervical fusion Radiculopathy, cervical region Spinal stenosis cervical Spondylosis, cervical

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 22209, United States

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