Study on new surgical guidelines for cervical myelopathy in Chinese patients
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cervical myelopathy and are being considered for surgery
- You are of Chinese ethnicity
- You are 45 years of age or older
- You can walk on your own, with or without a walking aid like a cane or walker
- You have not had any neck or spine surgery before
- You are able to understand and follow simple instructions
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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