A new way to plan neck surgery using MRI measurements
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial is testing a new method to plan cervical spine surgery called laminoplasty. The goal is to use special measurements from MRI scans to better decide how to operate. This could lead to better recovery for people with spinal cord compression in the neck.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with spinal cord compression in the neck (cervical spondylotic myelopathy) by two spine surgeons.
- Your MRI shows narrowing or damage in at least two levels of your neck spine.
- You are scheduled for or have had a type of surgery called laminoplasty (LAMP) for this condition.
- You have MRI and other test results available before and after surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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