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Conservative Care Versus Decompression Trial for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Pilot

Sponsor: McMaster University

Summary

This study is a pilot randomized clinical trial designed to test whether it is feasible to conduct a larger study comparing two standard treatments for mild degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can enough participants be recruited and successfully complete follow-up assessments? * Will participants adhere to their assigned treatment? Researchers will compare two groups: * Surgical group: Participants receive decompressive spine surgery (with or without fusion). * Conservative care group: Participants follow a structured program that includes education, fall prevention strategies, and tailored exercises. Participants will: * Complete baseline and follow-up assessments at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months. * In the surgical group: undergo surgery within 12 weeks of randomization and receive standard post-operative care. * In the conservative care group: follow a 6-week progressive exercise program and continue self-management strategies. * Complete a monthly online symptom monitoring questionnaire

Official title: Conservative Care Versus Decompression Trial for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Pilot: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial

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