New balance test could spot hidden spinal cord damage before It's too late

NCT ID NCT05183971

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a non-invasive physical assessment to detect early signs of proprioceptive dysfunction in people with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM), a condition that affects balance and coordination. Researchers will enroll 100 Chinese adults aged 50 and older with evidence of DCM. The goal is to identify subtle deficits early, before they lead to serious disability.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Proprioceptive Functional Analysis System (non-invasive physical performance tests)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive test to catch cervical myelopathy early, potentially preventing severe disability.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The test may not reliably detect early deficits in all cases.

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CERVICAL MYELOPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay
RECRUITING

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 000, Hong Kong

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