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Can neck surgery restore head control? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07425613

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Ljubljana Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 30 people

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

Expected to start

Feb 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria Surgical group: * Age 18 to 65 years * Clinical diagnosis of cervical disc pathology at one segment level (e.g., cervical disc herniation or degenerative disc disease) * Scheduled to undergo anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) as part of standard clinical care * Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent Non-Surgical neck pain group: * Age 18 to 65 years * Clinical diagnosis of neck pain associated with cervical disc pathology * Not undergoing surgical treatment during the study period * Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Prior cervical spine surgery * Diagnosed neurological disorders unrelated to cervical disc pathology (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke) * Known vestibular disorders affecting balance * Severe uncorrected visual impairment * Acute musculoskeletal injury of the neck or upper limb unrelated to the primary cervical condition * Inability to perform the head-tracking task * Cognitive impairment preventing informed consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical disk degenerative disorder Intervertebral Disc Displacement

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cervical vertebral disc degeneration Intervertebral disc displacement

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana

    RECRUITING

    Ljubljana, 3000, Slovenia

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