Activity Monitors as a Measure of Physical Function in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

Part of paid clinical trials in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Sponsor
University of Utah
Study ID
NCT04498806
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Cervical Myelopathy

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 90 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Fitbit — OTHER
    The Fitbit device monitors daily activity as a measure of physical function.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Aug 13, 2018
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2027
Completion
Aug 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
200 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention
    Pre-op appointment, patient will receive Fitbit device to track physical activity.

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of accrued steps in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy with surgical decompression assessed by Fitbit activity level [ Time Frame: Follow Up Visit at 6-8 weeks ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Utah OrthopedicsSalt Lake CityUtah84108-

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