Clinical trials
Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy clinical trials
Below are recruiting degenerative cervical myelopathy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 26 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07636135Recruiting
Early rehabilitation timing after neck spine surgery
This study tests whether starting physical therapy sooner after neck spine surgery for degenerative myelopathy (a condition where the spinal cord is compressed) helps patients recover strength, balance, and walking ability faster. You'll do 8 weeks of in-person rehabilitation in Edmonton, Alberta.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05183971Recruiting
Testing balance changes in older people with neck spinal cord wear
This trial studies how changes in balance and body sensing (proprioception) show up in people with age-related neck spinal cord problems. It may help researchers understand symptoms and how best to evaluate or manage degenerative cervical myelopathy.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 50 years+ - NCT04498806Enrolling by invitation
Using activity trackers to measure function in neck myelopathy
This study uses a wearable activity tracker (Fitbit app on your phone) to track how your physical function changes around the time of neck decompression surgery. It may help doctors better measure recovery and day-to-day movement after surgery.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–90 - NCT05446259Recruiting
Study for a cervical spine condition database
This trial builds a “repository,” or database, of people with a neck-spine condition. It aims to better understand degenerative problems in the neck that may or may not be causing spinal cord symptoms, which could help future research and care.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–100 - NCT06528730Recruiting
Study on new surgical guidelines for cervical myelopathy in Chinese patients
This trial is testing a new set of surgical criteria for people of Chinese ethnicity with a condition called degenerative cervical myelopathy (a spinal cord problem in the neck). It aims to see if these criteria can better identify who should have surgery.
Hong KongAges 45 years+ - NCT07142174Recruiting
New implant for neck pain and nerve compression
This trial tests a new type of implant that is placed in the back of your neck to help open up space for nerves and improve spine alignment. It may help people with pain, numbness, or weakness from a pinched nerve or spinal cord compression caused by wear-and-tear changes.
RiyadhAges 18 years+ - NCT04631471RecruitingPhase 3
Ibudilast for spinal cord pressure from neck wear
This Phase 3 study tests ibudilast, a medicine, to see if it can improve symptoms in people whose neck arthritis has started compressing the spinal cord. You would still have your usual surgery to relieve the pressure, and then take the study medicine to see if recovery and function improve.
CambridgeAges 18–80 - NCT04936074Recruiting
Fusion vs no fusion after neck cord decompression
This trial compares two surgery approaches for people with a gradually worsening spinal cord problem in the neck: doing fusion (joining bones together) versus not doing fusion after decompression (making more space for the spinal cord). It aims to see which approach works better and is safer for symptoms and recovery.
UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT05701059Recruiting
Tests different artificial discs for neck nerve and spinal cord problems
This trial compares two types of artificial disc implants used for certain neck problems. It may help people who have tried non-surgical treatments but still have ongoing nerve symptoms or spinal cord issues from a damaged disc in the neck.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT05971329Recruiting
Pilot study of bone graft for cervical disc wear and nerve symptoms
This trial tests a new bone graft product (ZetaFuse™) used during front-of-the-neck surgery to treat “wear and tear” in the cervical (neck) discs causing nerve problems. It may help relieve pain and nerve-related symptoms when other treatments haven’t worked.
Randwick, New South WalesAges 22–75 - NCT07660250Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for spinal cord compression
This trial tests if gentle nerve stimulation can help people with moderate to severe spinal cord compression before they have surgery. If you are scheduled for decompression surgery, you may be able to join.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT05066711Enrolling by invitation
Study of a neck surgery implant for adults
This trial looks at using a specific implant system during planned front-of-the-neck surgery (C2 to C7) for common neck problems like disc degeneration, injury, or spinal narrowing. It may help doctors compare outcomes with this particular hardware and surgical approach.
Naperville, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04770571Enrolling by invitation
Study of posterior neck and upper-back spine fixation systems
This trial studies specific surgical hardware used to stabilize the back of the neck and upper back during spine surgery. It may help surgeons compare outcomes for people needing fixation for trauma, instability, failed prior fusion, tumors, or certain degenerative conditions.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04381663Enrolling by invitation
Tracking symptoms in degenerative neck spine narrowing
This study follows adults with degenerative narrowing in the neck spine to see how symptoms and function change over time. It may help doctors better understand which patients improve or worsen, and why.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT05296889Recruiting
Safety follow-up for Ennovate cervical device
This study checks how safely and effectively a cervical device (Ennovate® Cervical) works after it’s been used in routine care. It may help by monitoring real-world safety and performance over time.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06475365Enrolling by invitation
Salt water gargling after neck surgery to help swallowing
This study tests whether gargling with salt water after multi-level neck fusion surgery can improve swallowing recovery. If you are having this surgery, the trial aims to find a simple, low-cost way to protect your swallowing function.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT05812092Enrolling by invitation
Surgery for one or two levels of neck disc degeneration
This trial studies whether an operation to remove and decompress damaged neck discs (and fuse the area) helps people with painful nerve problems in the neck/arm. It’s meant for cases where non-surgery treatments haven’t worked and imaging shows the problem matches your symptoms.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06591442Enrolling by invitation
Spinal Fusion Recovery in Older Adults
This study is looking at how older adults recover after spinal fusion surgery, a type of back surgery that connects bones in the spine. The goal is to find factors that help people heal faster and feel better afterward.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 60 years+ - NCT05762055Enrolling by invitation
Compare two neck fusion methods for arthritis pain
This study compares two ways of doing neck fusion surgery for people with age-related (degenerative) problems in the cervical spine. It may help surgeons learn which method works best for healing and long-term outcomes.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–99 - NCT06383962Recruiting
Synergy Disc cervical disc replacement outcomes study
This trial is for people who are getting or have already received a Synergy Disc implant to replace a damaged disc in the neck. It follows patients over time to see how well the disc performs in relieving nerve pain or spinal cord compression.
BirminghamAges 21 years+ - NCT06383949Recruiting
Real-world study of Synergy Disc implant
This study follows people who receive a Synergy Disc implant to treat neck pain or nerve problems. It collects real-world information on how well the disc works and how safe it is over time.
DublinAges 21 years+ - NCT06485206Recruiting
Hybrid disc replacement and fusion for two-level neck disease
This study tests a combination of a disc replacement (Mobi-C) and a spinal fusion (ACDF) for people with degenerative disc disease at two levels in the neck. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective for relieving pain and nerve symptoms.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 22–69 - NCT07001969Enrolling by invitation
Percutaneous facet spine fixation for instability
This study tests a minimally invasive procedure to fix unstable vertebrae in the neck or lower back using a small incision. It may help people with spinal instability causing nerve symptoms or pressure on the spinal cord.
Cairo, ShoroukAges Any age - NCT05681936Recruiting
Brain and spine scans after spinal cord injury or related conditions
This study uses brain and spine scans (and possibly nerve stimulation in some cases) to understand how the nervous system changes after spinal cord injury or certain spinal conditions. It may help researchers better track recovery and understand which changes are linked to symptoms like bladder problems.
ZurichAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for degenerative cervical myelopathy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 26 recruiting degenerative cervical myelopathy studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a degenerative cervical myelopathy trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a degenerative cervical myelopathy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.