Comparing surgery versus non-surgical care for mild cervical myelopathy
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This study compares two approaches for people with mild cervical myelopathy, a condition where the spinal cord is squeezed in the neck. One group receives conservative (non-surgical) care, and the other receives a surgery called decompression. The goal is to see which approach helps maintain or improve function and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- An MRI or CT scan taken in the last 2 years must show your spinal cord is being compressed in your neck (between the C2 and T1 vertebrae).
- Your cervical myelopathy symptoms must be mild, based on a scoring system called the mJOA (score of 15–17).
- You must not have had any previous surgery on your neck (cervical spine).
- You must not have another condition (like ALS, multiple sclerosis, or peripheral neuropathy) that could explain your symptoms.
- You must not have a history of acute spinal cord injury, or other serious health conditions (classified as ASA IV or higher).
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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