Clinical Trial: Hard Cervical Collar Use Following Posterior Cervical Fusion

U.S., Aug. 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07789288) titled 'Hard Cervical Collar Use Following Posterior Cervical Fusion' on Aug. 24.

Brief Summary: Postoperative immobilization with a hard cervical collar following posterior cervical fusion remains common practice despite limited evidence demonstrating improved clinical outcomes. This is a prospective, multi-site, randomized clinical trial evaluating postoperative hard cervical collar use following posterior cervical fusion for degenerative cervical spine disease. Eligible patients will be randomized to either wear an FDA-approved hard cervical collar (Aspen Cervical Collar, Aspen Vista Cervical Collar, or Miami J Cervical Collar) for 6 wee...