Vagus nerve stimulation for spinal cord compression
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have moderate or severe spinal cord compression in your neck (called degenerative cervical myelopathy)
- You are scheduled for decompression surgery
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have an implanted device like a pacemaker
- You have not had prior neck 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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