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

NCT ID NCT05183971

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

About 100 people

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

Started

Sep 2022

Expected to finish

Sep 2046

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Who is studied

Radiologically confirmed with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

Ages

50 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Chinese * Aged 50 or above * With radiological evidence of degenerative cervical myelopathy, both symptomatic and asymptomatic * Nurick grade less than 3 Exclusion Criteria: * Non-Chinese ethnicity * Aged under 50 * without any radiological proof of cervical myelopathy * Active problems of tuberculosis spine, lumbar spinal diseases, and other problems causing pain or deformities over the limbs that may affect their balance and movement * Presents with extra-pyramidal or other disorders involving the cerebellum or frontal lobe of the cerebrum leading to poor balance and gait disturbance * Previous spinal operation with residual disturbance in balance or gait * Non-communicable patients with insufficient cognitive ability to express their symptoms clearly * Non-walker * Blind or deaf

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Cervical myelopathy

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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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