Diabetes and Glycosylation in Cervical Spondylosis (NCT02758899) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Diabetes and Glycosylation in Cervical Spondylosis
United States21 participantsStarted 2014-03
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the relevant significance of diabetes on cervical disc degeneration, and correlate diabetic control (HgbA1C) with disc glycosylation profile in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for cervical spondylosis. Additionally, to compare the level of degenerative cervical disc glycosylation in patients with and without diabetes.
Hypothesis: Patients with diabetes and degenerative cervical disc disease have higher levels of disc tissue glycosylation, and higher levels of glycosylation are correlated with poor outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-75
* A diagnosis of type I or type II diabetes mellitus (diabetes cohort only)
* Clinical diagnosis of cervical myelopathy or cervical spondylosis
* Requiring anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
* Able to cooperate in the completion of standardized outcome measures (NDI)
* Willing and able to comply with study protocol
* Control patients will fulfill all eligibility criteria with the exception of diagnosis of diabetes.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pre-existent neurologic disorder or mental disorder that would preclude accurate evaluation (psychiatric disease, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease)
* History of previous anterior cervical fusion adjacent to the operative site
* Osteoporosis
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Pregnancy
* Active malignancy
* History of previous posterior cervical decompression
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.