Long Term Follow-Up of Post Neck Pain Patients Accompanying Ossification of Posterior Longitudina… (NCT04446221) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Long Term Follow-Up of Post Neck Pain Patients Accompanying Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Treated With Integrated Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Observational Study
South Korea78 participantsStarted 2020-06-12
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to reveal the effectiveness and safety of integrative Korean medicine for Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament(OPLL) by observation inpatients treated with integrative Korean medicine.
This study is a prospective observational study. The subjects for study are patients diagnosed with OPLL and who have been admitted to four Jaseng Hospital of Korean medicine (Gangnam, Bucheon, Daejeon, and Haeundae) for 2016.04.01-2019.12.31.
Medical records of selected patients will be analyzed, and telephone surveys will be conducted for each patient. The survey questions are Numeric ratinc scale (NRS), Vernon-Mior Neck Disability Index (NDI), quality of life, and Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC), etc.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients diagnosed with OPLL by C spine X-ray or MRI or CT
* Paithents who was admitted to Jaseng hospital of Korean medicien.
* Patients have agreed to participate the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient hospitalized under 3 days
* Patients who have been diagnosed with certain serious diseases that may cause disturbance to interpretation of conclusion (cardiovascular problems, kidney disease, diabetic neuropathy, dementia, epilepsy, and so on)
* Patients who have been diagnosed with certain serious diseases that may cause back pain or neck pain (tumor metastases to the spine, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and so on)
* Patients had cervical spinal surgery within 3 months
* Patients diagnosed with C spine fracture by C spine X-ray or MRI or CT
* Patients deemed unable to participate in the clinical research by other researchers
* Patients haven't agreed to participate the study.
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?
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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.