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New physical tests could help decide when to operate on spinal cord compression

NCT ID NCT06528730

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aims to create better criteria for deciding when to operate on Chinese patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy, a condition where the spinal cord is compressed. Researchers will test 100 surgical candidates using simple physical performance tests like hand grip speed and foot tapping. The goal is to improve surgical timing beyond current MRI and symptom-based methods.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more precise surgical timing for Chinese patients with cervical myelopathy, improving outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It does not test a new treatment.

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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

Oct 2023

Expected to finish

Jul 2050

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

100 patient with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy will be recruited in DKCH

Ages

45 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * MRI confirmed Chinese DCM surgical candidates * All gender * Older than 45 years old * Independent walkers * No previous cervical spinal surgery * Cognitively capable of following instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Active diagnosis of tuberculosis spine * Lumbar spinal diseases * Extra-pyramidal * Cerebral or cerebellar disorders * Peripheral neuropathies * Previous spinal operations * Unable to walk independently with or without aids * Non-communicable subjects and cognitively incapable of expressing their symptoms clearly

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical disk degenerative disorder disease spinal stenosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Degenerative cervical spinal stenosis

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

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

    RECRUITING

    Hong Kong, 000, Hong Kong

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