Can neck surgery restore head control? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07425613
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examines whether anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery improves the brain's ability to control head movements in people with cervical disc disease. Researchers will test 30 patients before and one week after surgery using a computer-based head-tracking task. They will compare results to a group of healthy individuals to see if surgery leads to measurable short-term improvements in movement accuracy and coordination.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery
- What this could lead to
- If this study shows that ACDF improves head movement control, it could help doctors design better rehabilitation programs after neck surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 30 participants. It only looks at changes one week after surgery, so it cannot tell us about long-term benefits or risks.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana
RECRUITINGLjubljana, 3000, Slovenia
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