Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable

AO CSH Mainstream Study on Cervical Spine Degeneration

300 participantsStarted 2025-07-01

Plain-language summary

Adult patients with cervical degenerative diseases undergoing primary anterior and/or posterior cervical fusion will be prospectively enrolled from participating sites. Patients will be treated and followed up at the participating sites per local standard of care. Several variables related to the patient characteristics and fusion details will be collected. The mainstream study will not collect follow-up (FU) data. The duration of this patient cohort is currently planned as open ended.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years and older * Undergoing primary surgical treatment for cervical degenerative disease * Ability to provide informed consent according to the IRB/EC defined and approved procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years * Patients with spinal infection * Patients with spinal tumor * Patients with acute spinal injuries/trauma within 1 year

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

Form a large patient cohort

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06845293

SponsorAO Innovation Translation Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2030-07-31

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