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New MRI technique aims to spot pinched nerves more accurately

NCT ID NCT06971575

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

About 20 people

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

Started

Oct 2023

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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

Patients with acute or subacute unilateral cervical radiculopathy and signs of clinical weakness

Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients presenting with symptoms compatible with acute or subacute unilateral (one-sided) cervical radiculopathy and signs of clinical weakness * 18-60 years old at the time of evaluation * Symptom onset of 2 to 12 weeks leading up to baseline visit * Diagnosis of unilateral cervical radiculopathy, with or without spinal cord compression, based on signs and symptoms, physical exam and supported by MRI findings of radiculopathy (as evidenced by foraminal stenosis/narrowing) based on standard-of-care cervical spine MRI * Patients who have undergone or have planned electrodiagnostic testing at HSS prior to surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Prior cervical surgery or instrumentation * Those who have had a prior episode of cervical radiculopathy * History of peripheral neuropathy or another acute or chronic neurodegenerative condition * History of stroke, cerebellar disease, or central nervous system disease * Contraindications to undergoing a standard MRI examination (e.g., pregnancy) * Patients presenting with bilateral cervical radiculopathy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cervical radiculopathy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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