New study aims to predict spinal cord disease progression
NCT ID NCT05446259
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is creating a research database of 245 people with cervical myelopathy (a spinal cord condition) and a comparison group with spine problems but no myelopathy. Researchers will collect functional and biological data to develop a risk scale that better predicts how symptoms will progress and how well patients respond to surgery. The goal is to improve treatment decisions and outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 245 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2022
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
The study population will be those diagnosed with degenerative cervical myelopathy, and those with cervical degenerative disease who do not experience myelopathic symptoms. Participating subjects will be required to sign the approved informed consent.
- Ages
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18 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy * Diagnosis of cervical degenerative disease without myelopathy Exclusion Criteria: * None outside or diagnostic requirements and age limits.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Kentucky
RECRUITINGLexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States
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