Evaluation of the statistical validity of cervical spine Measurements-Including range of motion, strength, and functional test results-for return to sport in patients who have undergone surgery for cervical stenosis and/or herniation : comparison between a group of patients and a group of healthy controls

NCT ID NCT07886112

Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Oct 21, 2026 · Last updated Oct 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Cervical stenosis is characterized by a narrowing of the spinal canal that exerts pressure on adjacent sensitive areas, potentially causing significant neck pain and cervicobrachial neuralgia accompanied by functional limitations-conditions that are particularly disabling for athletes. Among the athletic population, anterior cervical discectomy with fusion is the gold-standard surgical treatment. Currently, there is no consensus regarding the timing for a safe return to sports following surgical treatment for cervical stenosis. While various clinical tests are used to assess mobility or pain, no single test specifically evaluates the level of functional recovery.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Started

Jul 2022

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient group Patients meeting all the following criteria will be included: * Male or female aged 18 to 40 years * Injury requiring surgery sustained during a sports activity * Participation in sports activity at least once a week * Cervical spine arthrodesis, cervical disc replacement, and/or foraminotomy * Surgery performed by surgeons at the Centre Orthopédique Santy (Lyon) * Inclusion based on the surgeon's decision during the 45-day post-operative visit Control group Participants meeting all the following criteria will be included: * Male or female aged 18 to 40 years * Participation in sports activity at least once a week * No history of cervical pathology * No history of surgery involving the shoulder girdle * No neck pain in the month prior to the test In both groups o Patient having signed an informed consent form Subject affiliated with or a beneficiary of a social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: Patient group Patients meeting any of the following criteria will be excluded: o Medical contraindication Control group Participants meeting any of the following criteria will be excluded: * Reported history of spinal or upper-limb injury within the last 12 months * Reported history of upper-limb surgery In all cases, the following will be excluded: * Protected individuals: adults under guardianship, curatorship, or other legal protection; individuals deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision * Pregnant, breastfeeding, or recently delivered women

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Conditions

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spinal stenosis

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Cervical spine Cervical stenosis

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