Cervical Radiculopathy Imaging Using MRN With Electrodiagnostic Correlation

Purpose

This project will study patients with cervical radiculopathy. We will evaluate the combined diagnostic and prognostic value of magnetic resonance neurography (MRN), electrodiagnostic (EDX) studies, and historical and physical clinical elements. Specifically, this project will explore whether these data individually or in combination correlate with response to procedural and non-procedural treatment.

Condition

  • Cervical Radiculopathy

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 18 Years and 60 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients presenting with symptoms compatible with acute or subacute unilateral (one-sided) cervical radiculopathy and signs of clinical weakness - 18-60 years old at the time of evaluation - Symptom onset of 2 to 12 weeks leading up to baseline visit - Diagnosis of unilateral cervical radiculopathy, with or without spinal cord compression, based on signs and symptoms, physical exam and supported by MRI findings of radiculopathy (as evidenced by foraminal stenosis/narrowing) based on standard-of-care cervical spine MRI - Patients who have undergone or have planned electrodiagnostic testing at HSS prior to surgery

Exclusion Criteria

  • Prior cervical surgery or instrumentation - Those who have had a prior episode of cervical radiculopathy - History of peripheral neuropathy or another acute or chronic neurodegenerative condition - History of stroke, cerebellar disease, or central nervous system disease - Contraindications to undergoing a standard MRI examination (e.g., pregnancy) - Patients presenting with bilateral cervical radiculopathy

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Cervical Radiculopathy Patients Patients diagnosed with unilateral cervical radiculopathy and signs of clinical weakness.
  • Diagnostic Test: Magnetic resonance neurography
    Patients will undergo a cervical MRI with specialized magnetic resonance neurography sequences to evaluate the extraforaminal cervical nerve roots.

Recruiting Locations

Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York 10021
Contact:
J. Levi Chazen
212-774-7149
chazenjl@hss.edu

More Details

NCT ID
NCT06971575
Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

Study Contact

J. Levi Chazen, MD
212-774-7149
chazenjl@hss.edu

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