Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?The investigators objective of this research is to compare activity monitor results with standard of care (SOC) question-based outcome measures for degenerative cervical myelopathy patients before and after treatment with decompression.
Understanding of the relationship between activity monitor data and question-based outcome measures in the context of degenerative cervical myelopathy will improve our understanding of the disease and limit the effort to diagnose and monitor it.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 18 with moderate to severe degenerative cervical myelopathy who are about to have decompression surgery. Participants need a smartphone capable of downloading the Fitbit app and must not have other injuries, disabilities, or activity limitations prior to their condition.Inclusion Criteria
You do not have any existing injuries or disabilities that could make your condition worse.
I am scheduled for surgery to relieve pressure in a body part.
I am 18 years old or older.
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Exclusion Criteria
You have existing injuries or disabilities that could make participating in the study more difficult.
I am willing and able to follow the study rules.
Any restrictions on activities before the injury occurred.
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Participant Groups
The study aims to see if using a Fitbit activity monitor can give us as good or better information about physical function in patients with cervical myelopathy compared to standard question-based measures before and after they receive treatment.
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Pre-op appointment, patient will receive Fitbit device to track physical activity.
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University of Utah OrthopedicsSalt Lake City, UT
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of UtahLead Sponsor