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Function After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery: Timing of Physical Therapy
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Summary
The goal of this two-group randomized clinical trial is to examine the effects of early postoperative PT compared to delayed postoperative PT for improving outcomes after hospital discharge for ACDF surgery. The main question this clinical trial aims to answer are: * Whether early PT participants will demonstrate greater improvements in outcomes compared to delayed PT participants. * Whether improvements in handgrip strength, cervical endurance, and cervical range of motion will be associated with improvements in outcomes. Participants will be randomized to one of two groups (early PT or delayed PT) and outcomes compared across groups.
Official title: Improving Surgical Outcomes With Early Physical Therapy After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
76
Start Date
2024-02-01
Completion Date
2027-07-31
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Early PT
Physical therapy delivered within the first three months after surgery.
Delayed PT
Physical therapy delivered greater than 3 months after surgery.
Locations (4)
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Booke Army Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States
Madigan Army Medical Center
Tacoma, Washington, United States