Surgery options for neck and arm pain from spinal narrowing
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two common types of neck surgery for people whose spinal canal (the space around the spinal cord) has become narrowed, causing pain, numbness, or weakness. The goal is to see which operation helps people recover better while keeping the spine stable.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 40 years old or older.
- You must have symptoms from a narrowed spinal canal in the neck, confirmed by imaging (like MRI).
- You must be healthy enough to have surgery under general anesthesia.
- You must not have had any previous neck spine surgery.
- You must not have an active infection, neck curve deformity (kyphosis), or an allergy to titanium.
- You must be able to come back for check-ups for at least one year 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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