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Cervical Spinal Cord Signal Abnormalities in Patients With Cervical Radicular Pain

Recruitingn/aAges any - anyAllAnkara City Hospital Bilkent
NCT07823426 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This prospective observational study aims to determine the prevalence of cervical spinal cord signal abnormalities, including myelomalacia, among adult patients presenting to a tertiary pain clinic with cervical radicular pain. A total of 400 consecutive patients will be enrolled. Clinical and neurological examination findings, including the Hoffmann sign and other findings suggestive of cervical spinal cord involvement, will be recorded together with cervical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings obtained as part of routine clinical care. The primary outcome is the prevalence of cervical spinal cord signal abnormalities, including myelomalacia, on cervical MRI. Secondary outcomes include the treatment strategy selected during routine clinical care, clinical and radiological factors associated with treatment selection, the relationship between the Hoffmann sign and cervical spinal

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Presentation to the pain clinic with cervical radicular pain * Clinical symptoms and/or examination findings consistent with cervical nerve root involvement * Availability of a cervical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination suitable for evaluation * Completion of standardized neurological examination at the initial visit * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous cervical spine surgery * Acute cervical spine trauma * Known cervical spinal malignancy * Active spinal infection * Known inflammatory, demyelinating, or other non-degenerative spinal cord disease * Severe cognitive impairment or communication difficulty preventing reliable clinical assessment * Inadequate or non-diagnostic cervical MRI quality * Refusal to participate
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What it tests

  • Clinical and Cervical MRI Assessment
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Where

1 site
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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