Does laminectomy alone or laminectomy with fusion lead to better recovery in patients undergoing surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy from the back?

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• Conditions: Degenerative cervical myelopathy; Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN12638817
• Lead Sponsor: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-02-11
• Last Update Posted: 21 August 2023
• Study Completion: 2027-11-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 394

Inclusion Criteria

1. Have given written informed consent to participate
2. Be aged 18 years and over
3. Have a diagnosis of DCM, based on established criteria
4. Be scheduled for posterior surgery, involving two or more consecutive laminae
5. Be able to read and understand English

Exclusion Criteria

1. Mild and non-progressive DCM (defined as stable mJOA score >16 at two consecutive time points)
2. Presentation in the context of acute trauma (e.g. central cord syndrome or spinal cord injury)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified