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NCT06202443 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Function After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery: Timing of Physical Therapy
A NA study of Cervical Spine Degeneration and ACDF Surgery, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 76
- Enrollment target
- 4
- Study locations
NCT06202443: Recruiting NA study of Cervical Spine Degeneration and ACDF Surgery, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
NCT06202443 is a NA study of Cervical Spine Degeneration and ACDF Surgery that is actively recruiting participants, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 76 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 4 study locations across 4 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06202443, a NA study of Cervical Spine Degeneration and ACDF Surgery, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 76 participants
- Enrollment target
- 4
- Study locations
Study 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.
Primary Outcome
Neck Disability Index, 0-100 with higher scores indicating increased disability
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Early PT
- OTHER Delayed PT
Study Locations (4)
Hawaii
- Tripler Army Medical Center - Honolulu
Tennessee
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Nashville
Texas
- Booke Army Medical Center - Fort Sam Houston
Washington
- Madigan Army Medical Center - Tacoma
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 76 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-02-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-07-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06202443 shows while recruiting
NCT06202443 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 76 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Cervical Spine Degeneration appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Early PT is the first listed.
NCT06202443 reports a single indexed study location in Hawaii, Tennessee, Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06202443 about?
NCT06202443 is a clinical study titled "Function After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery: Timing of Physical Therapy". 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 ...
What is the current status of trial NCT06202443?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 76 participants. The study started on 2024-02-01. Estimated completion is 2027-07-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06202443 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cervical Spine Degeneration, ACDF Surgery.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06202443?
The interventions under investigation include: Early PT (OTHER), Delayed PT (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06202443?
This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 677 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06202443 being conducted?
This trial has 4 study locations across Hawaii, Tennessee, Texas, Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT06202443's enrollment target sits among peer trials
76 1062nd of 2000 higher than 932 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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