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Study identifier: NCT06202443 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Function After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery: Timing of Physical Therapy

Condition: Cervical Spine Degeneration · ACDF Surgery  ·  Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

PhaseNA
Planned participants76
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

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.

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Talk to the study team

Amanda Priest  ·  615-421-8336  ·  amanda.priest@vumc.org

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Locations (4)

Tripler Army Medical CenterHonolulu, Hawaii, United StatesRecruiting
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Tennessee, United StatesRecruiting
Booke Army Medical CenterFort Sam Houston, Texas, United StatesRecruiting
Madigan Army Medical CenterTacoma, Washington, United StatesRecruiting

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