Laminoplasty Versus Laminectomy With Lateral Mass Fixation in Management of Degenerative Cervical… (NCT07177651) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Laminoplasty Versus Laminectomy With Lateral Mass Fixation in Management of Degenerative Cervical Canal Stenosis
2 participantsStarted 2025-10-04
Plain-language summary
Cervical canal stenosis (CCS) is a condition characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal in the cervical spine, leading to compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots. This can result in a variety of neurological deficits, including myelopathy, radiculopathy, and motor dysfunction. The primary goal of treatment is to relieve neural compression and improve or preserve neurological function. Surgical decompression, such as laminoplasty, is a common procedure to treat this condition, as it decompresses the spinal canal to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. Laminectomy with lateral mass fixation is another option of management.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 40 ≥ years with clinically significant cervical canal stenosis (based on imaging and neurological symptoms).
* Surgical indication for cervical decompression.
* Adequate follow up data (minimum 1 year).
* Patients fit for surgery.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients unfit for surgery or contraindication to general anaesthesia.
* Congenital deformities or significant spinal deformities unrelated to stenosis.
* Patients with cervical kyphosis, active infection or known allergy to titanium.
* Previous cervical spine surgery.
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.
What they're measuring
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Change in modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association (mJOA) score from baseline to 6 months (neurological function; range 0-17; higher = better function)
Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months postoperatively
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07177651
SponsorAssiut University
Sponsor typeOTHER
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Primary completion2026-05-01
Contact for this trial
Fahd Abdel sabour Ahmed Fahd Abdel Sabour Ahmed, Master degree in neurosurgery