Activity Monitors as a Measure of Physical Function in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (NCT04498806) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Activity Monitors as a Measure of Physical Function in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
United States200 participantsStarted 2018-08-13
Plain-language summary
The investigators objective of this research is to compare activity monitor results with standard of care (SOC) question-based outcome measures for degenerative cervical myelopathy patients before and after treatment with decompression.
Understanding of the relationship between activity monitor data and question-based outcome measures in the context of degenerative cervical myelopathy will improve our understanding of the disease and limit the effort to diagnose and monitor it.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 +
* Without known injuries or compounding disability
* Without prior-to-injury activity limitations
* Moderate to severe degenerative cervical pathology
* Undergoing decompression surgery
* Has a personal smartphone with the capability to download the Fitbit app.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable or unwilling to comply with study protocol
* Known injuries or compounding disability
* Prior-to-injury activity limitations
* Inability to ambulate
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.
What they're measuring
1
Number of accrued steps in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy with surgical decompression assessed by Fitbit activity level
Timeframe: Follow Up Visit at 6-8 weeks
2
Number of accrued steps in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy with surgical decompression assessed by Fitbit activity level
Timeframe: Follow Up Visit at 3-months
3
Number of accrued steps in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy with surgical decompression assessed by Fitbit activity level