New MRI technique aims to spot pinched nerves more accurately

NCT ID NCT06971575

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a special type of MRI called MR neurography can better detect pinched nerves in the neck (cervical radiculopathy) compared to standard tests. Researchers will enroll 20 adults with recent symptoms and compare imaging results with nerve tests and physical exams. The goal is to see if this approach improves diagnosis and helps predict which treatments work best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Magnetic resonance neurography (MRN)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to more accurate diagnosis of pinched nerves in the neck, helping doctors choose the right treatment faster.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The new imaging might not prove better than existing methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital for Special Surgery
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10021, United States

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