A Study of Korean Society of Spine Surgery on the Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fu… (NCT01911013) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Study of Korean Society of Spine Surgery on the Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
South Korea500 participantsStarted 2013-09-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is firstly to determine the efficacy of cervical plate for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion using cervical cage, and secondly to investigate the determining factors for surgical outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* degenerative cervical disease
* radiculopathy or myelopathy refractory to conservative treatment
* be scheduled to undergo one segment anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
* age is more than 19 years old
* all requirements of preoperative image studies are satisfied
Exclusion Criteria:
* previous neck surgery or radiation treatments at neck area
* fusion at adjacent segments
* two segment fusion is expected
* C2-3 or C7-T1
* high risk for additional cervical surgery within one year
* ossification of posterior longitudinal ligaments, trauma, infection, tumor, congenital or developmental disease
* inadequate radiological images
* patient is not expected to be observed at long term follow-up (foreigner, international student)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.